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M M Zameer1, Sanjay Rao1, Vinay Chandrashekar1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Narayana Health, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons
|August 13, 2021
Summary
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare tumor. This case report details successful conservative management of MNTI in an infant via enucleation.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pediatric Pathology
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is a rare, benign neoplasm of neural crest origin.
- Typically presents in the first year of life, often affecting the head and neck region.
- Understanding MNTI's pathogenesis and optimal management is crucial for pediatric oncology.
Observation:
- A case of MNTI is presented in a 1-year-old female infant.
- The tumor was located in a site requiring careful surgical consideration.
- Clinical and histopathological features consistent with MNTI were observed.
Findings:
- The MNTI in this case was successfully treated with conservative excision, specifically enucleation.
- Enucleation proved to be an effective and minimally invasive surgical approach.
- Post-operative follow-up indicated a favorable outcome without recurrence.
Implications:
- Conservative excision, such as enucleation, can be a successful management strategy for MNTI.
- This approach may minimize morbidity in affected infants.
- Further studies on conservative management options for MNTI are warranted.
