Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) of the hard palate: presentation and management
| Autor: | Robert B. McLaughlin, David F. Carpentieri, Udayan K. Shah, Robert Puchalski, Steven D. Handler |
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| Rok vydání: | 2000 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
Neuroectodermal Tumors Case presentation Lesion Cystic lesion medicine Humans Melanosomes Palatal Neoplasms Palate business.industry Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy Infant General Medicine Benign Hard Palate Tumor medicine.disease Surgery medicine.anatomical_structure Otorhinolaryngology Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health Female Histopathology Hard palate Presentation (obstetrics) medicine.symptom business |
| Zdroj: | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology. 53:163-168 |
| ISSN: | 0165-5876 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/s0165-5876(00)00315-3 |
| Popis: | Objective: To discuss the presentation and management of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) of the hard palate. Method: Case presentation and literature review. Case : A 6-month-old girl presented with a slow growing, non-tender anterior oral hard palate mass. Radiologic imaging revealed a well-circumscribed cystic lesion containing teeth. After excision, histopathologic and electron microscopic evaluation revealed MNTI. No recurrence was seen at 12-month follow-up. Conclusions: This case and a review of the literature reveal MNTI to be a rare, benign hard palate tumor, which may present as a smooth, firm, painless, slow-growing anterior palatal lesion. Imaging reveals a well-circumscribed cystic lesion. Complete excision should be curative. Management requires attention to the potential need for palatal reconstruction, orthodontic care and correction of secondary nasal deformities. |
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