Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: a rare presentation of an extremely rare neoplasm and diagnostic implications in Gombe, Nigeria

The Pan African Medical Journal

Babatunde Oludare Fakuade¹  Joshua Biodun Adeoye² 

[1] Dental and Maxillofacial Department, Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, Nigeria;Department of Preventive Dentistry, Bayero University Kano, Nigeria;

关键词: melanotic neuro-ectodermal tumor of infancy;    benign tumor;    maxillary tumor;    infant;    bony-hard swelling;    firm swelling;    diagnostic challenges;    management challenges;    vanyl mandellic acid;    wide excision;   

DOI  :  10.11604/pamj.2017.28.5.9394

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Melanotic neuro-ectodermal tumor of infancy is very rare. A unique neoplasm of the formative years, it typically involves the face or cranium; possesses rapid, expansile growth; presents as a firm swelling and displays a high rate of recurrence. Its rarity and unique features make diagnosis and management quite challenging. This challenge is increased in resource-limited settings like ours and with atypical presentation, such as was seen at our center, where patient presented with a bony hard swelling.

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