Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy
| Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy | |
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| Other names | MNTI |
| A bone resection sample showing the pigmentation below the surface in a melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy | |
| Specialty | Oncology |
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is a very rare oral cavity tumor that is seen in patients usually at or around birth. It must be removed to be cured. Definitions: A rare, biphasic, neuroblastic, and pigmented epithelial neoplasm of craniofacial sites, usually involving the oral cavity or gums.