A Rare Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in a 3-month-old Child: A Case Report.

Int J Clin Pediatr Dent

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Published: January 2024

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  • * A CT scan revealed a benign lesion that was successfully surgically removed.
  • * Histopathological analysis confirmed the tumor type, and follow-up after six months showed no signs of recurrence.

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Unlabelled: A rare case of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) occurring in a 3-month-old male child affecting the left maxilla is described. Computed tomography showed the benign expansile type of lesion affecting the left maxilla. The lesion was surgically excised completely. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor. Almost 6 months of follow-up showed no recurrence.

How To Cite This Article: Patankar SA, Pawar SR, Sharma R, A Rare Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy in a 3-month-old Child: A Case Report. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(1):79-81.

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