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Congenital neurocristic tumor of the head and neck
Author(s) -
Patel Sapna,
Rudzinski Erin,
Perkins Jonathan
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.23666
Subject(s) - head and neck , medicine , head (geology) , anatomy , biology , surgery , paleontology
Neurocristic tumors are rare growths with a predilection for the scalp region. These lesions have a highly variable appearance and an unpredictable course. Long‐term surveillance is recommended due to their potential for recurrence and possible malignant transformation into melanoma. The following is a report on congenital neurocristic tumor of the scalp and neck region. Laryngoscope, 2013