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Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in the Maxilla
Joint Authors
de Souza, Daniel Falbo Martins
Deboni, Maria Cristina Zindel
Naclério-Homem, Maria da Graça
da Fonseca, Eduardo Vasques
Seo, Juliana
Sendyk, Daniel Isaac
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumors of infancy (MNTIs) are rare fast-growing tumors with high recurrence rates.
These tumors, which originate in the neural crest, commonly occur in the anterior maxilla of children under the age of one.
Here, we describe an MNTI case in a two-month-old girl with increasing swelling in the left cheek.
MNTI was diagnosed in this case following tomography and biopsy.
The patient's histological and immunohistochemical profile indicated a remarkable combination of neural, melanocytic, and epithelial cell differentiation.
One year following tumor excision, a follow-up examination revealed that the child exhibited no tumor recurrence.
Approximately 260 cases of MNTI have been reported since this type of tumor was first described.
In the present case, early diagnosis minimized the difficulties and risks associated with treatment and facilitated an optimal outcome.
Despite complete surgical excision, careful followup is recommended.
In addition, maxillary functional orthopedics and reconstruction may be necessary in cases of MNTI.
American Psychological Association (APA)
de Souza, Daniel Falbo Martins& Sendyk, Daniel Isaac& Seo, Juliana& da Fonseca, Eduardo Vasques& Naclério-Homem, Maria da Graça& Deboni, Maria Cristina Zindel. 2013. Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in the Maxilla. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
de Souza, Daniel Falbo Martins…[et al.]. Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in the Maxilla. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
de Souza, Daniel Falbo Martins& Sendyk, Daniel Isaac& Seo, Juliana& da Fonseca, Eduardo Vasques& Naclério-Homem, Maria da Graça& Deboni, Maria Cristina Zindel. Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in the Maxilla. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-493783
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-493783