Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy

Pediatr Dermatol. 2012 Sep-Oct;29(5):633-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1525-1470.2011.01566.x. Epub 2011 Nov 8.

Abstract

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is an uncommon lesion with remarkably consistent histopathologic features that arises primarily in the pediatric population. We describe a MNTI arising in the anterior maxilla of a 6-month-old boy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / diagnosis*
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / diagnostic imaging
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / pathology
  • Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome