Gomez R S, Carvalho Silva E, Castro W H
Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Pathology, School of Dentistry, University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
J Clin Pediatr Dent. 1996 Spring;20(3):253-5.
The melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy (MNTI) is an uncommon benign neoplasm frequently detected in young infants, which has a predilection for the head and neck region, particularly maxilla. The purpose of this article is to present a documented case of MNTI and discuss clinical, radiological and histopathological features of the disease. The biological behavior of the tumor is emphasized.
婴儿黑色素性神经外胚层肿瘤(MNTI)是一种罕见的良性肿瘤,常见于婴幼儿,好发于头颈部区域,尤其是上颌骨。本文旨在介绍一例有记录的MNTI病例,并讨论该疾病的临床、放射学和组织病理学特征。重点强调了肿瘤的生物学行为。