Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: case report.
BACKGROUND
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare tumor, locally aggressive, usually originated from maxilla and mandible and rarely from the skull. A case of a 4 month-old child presenting a bulging lesion in the midline of the occipitoparietal region with progressive growth is reported.


METHODS
The neurologic examination had normal developmental milestones. Computerized tomography scan and magnetic resonance Image showed a highly enhancing tumor, dislocating anteriorly and inferiorly the superior sinuses. In order to prevent excessive bleeding, surgical resection was performed in three stages, with complete removal.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on the absence of tumor recurrence, we believe in a favorable neurological prognosis and in a possible of cure, although the patient was not submitted to any adjuvant treatment.
Antunes
Apio Cláudio Martins
AC
Department of Neurosurgery, Porto Alegre School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. dr.apioantunes@terra.com.br
Freitas
Rodrigo Maciel
RM
Oliveira
Patrícia P
PP
Rebouças
Ricardo G
RG
D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D017600:Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed