Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor in a newborn

Tan, O; Atik, B; Ugras, S

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.04.024

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor in a newborn

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Tan O., Atik B., Ugras S.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.69, no.10, pp.1441-1444, 2005 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 69 Issue: 10
Publication Date: 2005
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2005.04.024
Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.1441-1444
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Affiliated: No

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. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.