title: Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor in a newborn.
abstract: Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is an uncommon, fast-growing, pigmented neoplasm of neural crest origin; it primarily affects the maxilla of the infants during the first year of life. Approximately 200 instances of this tumor are reported in the medical literature. We present a case of newborn with MNTI on the left maxillary alveolar ridge. The patient underwent complete surgical resection without maxillectomy. There has been no recurrence in a follow-up period of 1 year. The diagnostic features and management alternatives of MNTI are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Ataturk University, Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. drondertan@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Onder
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Tan
authors.forename: Bekir
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Atik
authors.forename: Serdar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ugras
mesh_terms: D000539:Alveolar Process; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D017600:Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / Q000601:surgery*; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures