Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy: a case report.
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
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2007 Jul-Sep; 25(3): 148-51
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in English
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ABSTRACT
A case of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy occurring in the maxilla in a 13 day old neonate is described. Computed tomography and histopathology confirmed the diagnosis and a submucosal excision was carried out when the infant was 30 days old. But three weeks later the patient reported back with a recurrence and a wide surgical excision was performed. The recurrence may have been caused by incomplete removal of the tumor cells and the initial surgical procedure may have stimulated tumour cell proliferation. Fortunately, 6 month follow up of the patient showed no recurrence.
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Main subject:
Humans
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Male
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Infant, Newborn
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Maxillary Neoplasms
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cell Nucleus
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Follow-Up Studies
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Neuroectodermal Tumor, Melanotic
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Cytoplasm
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Biopsy, Fine-Needle
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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