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Melanocytic Neuroectodermal Tumour of Infancy-A Rare Case Report.
Ratna Kumari Beeram1, Busa Vamshidhar2, Sareen Seelam1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Karimnagar, Telangana, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 17, 2025
Summary
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy (MNTI) is a rare, fast-growing tumor in infants, often affecting the maxilla. Early diagnosis and conservative surgery lead to excellent outcomes with no recurrence observed in this case.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Developmental Biology
Background:
- Melanotic neuroectodermal tumour of infancy (MNTI) is a rare, rapidly growing, pigmented neoplasm of neural crest origin.
- MNTI predominantly affects infants, with a predilection for the maxilla, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its unpredictable malignant potential.

