Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy (MNETI) of Maxilla – A Diagnostic Dilemma

Singh AK1, Hirani MS1*, Kanika Sharma2 and Chawdhary S2

1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India
2Department of Pediatric Surgery, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, India

^*Correspondance to: Mehul Shashikant Hirani 

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Abstract

Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is a rare neoplasm that affects children under the age of one year. The tumor generally occurs in the head and neck area, with the maxillary alveolar crest being the most frequent site of involvement. MNETI manifests as a pigmented expansile mass with an aggressive growth pattern and a high recurrence rate. The rarity of this condition contributes to the absence of robust evidence-based therapeutic techniques. We describe MNETI in a 2.5-monthold baby who had a maxillary lesion that was treated with debulking.

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Singh AK, Hirani MS, Kanika Sharma, Chawdhary S. Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy (MNETI) of Maxilla – A Diagnostic Dilemma. Clin Surg. 2022; 7: 3597..