Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is a very rare benign but locally aggressive neoplasm of neural crest origin with a high recurrence rate. It usually affects infants of less than 1 year of age. Most commonly, the lesion affects the maxilla followed by skull, mandible, brain and other extracranial sites. We report an 11-month-old female baby with a similar tumor involving the anterior region of maxilla along with a brief review of the literature and differential diagnosis. A wide surgical excision was performed by an intraoral approach. A 2-year follow-up of the patient showed no recurrence.
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- * A case study of a 10-week-old boy presented an aggressively growing tumor, leading to a carefully planned surgical resection involving innovative techniques such as a piezoelectric saw to ensure precise removal without damaging surrounding structures.
- * The complete excision of the tumor was successful with negative margins, emphasizing that thorough removal is crucial to prevent recurrence, and demonstrating the advantages of advanced surgical tools for better patient outcomes.
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