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01.12.2024 | Image
Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: A Case Image
verfasst von:
Ricardo Monsalve, César Arias, Henrique Vélez, Mariana Villarroel-Dorrego, José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade
Erschienen in:
Head and Neck Pathology
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Ausgabe 1/2024
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Abstract
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare benign neoplasm that can be mistaken for malignancies due to its unfamiliarity among clinicians and aggressive clinical appearance. We herein contributed by reporting an additional case of MNTI characterized by an extensive extraoral protrusion in a 2-month-old infant. The lesion involved the anterior maxilla, cheek, and infraorbital region, resulting the displacement of the nose to the contralateral side, and measuring approximately 10 cm in size. Surgical resection of the lesion was performed. After a 6-month follow-up, the patient has shown no evidence of recurrence. The rapid growth and aggressive behavior of MNTI emphasize the importance of an early diagnosis and prompt intervention in order to achieve favorable outcomes.