Open AccessMelanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: the Use of Immunohistochemical Analysis
Author(s) -
André Luca Araújo de Sousa,
Wanderson Carvalho de Almeida,
Jean de Pinho Mendes,
Victor Ângelo Martins Montalli,
Antonione Santos Bezerra Pinto
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
acta stomatologica croatica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.391
H-Index - 9
eISSN - 1846-0410
pISSN - 0001-7019
DOI - 10.15644/asc56/2/9
Subject(s) - immunohistochemistry , medicine , pathology , malignancy , asymptomatic
The Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy (MNTI) is an asymptomatic, pigmented neoplasm characterized by a fast and locally aggressive growth along with a rare tissue formation. In the diagnostic process, the use of imaging exams can suggest a local destruction suggestive of malignancy, a sign of bone remodeling and expansion. Therefore, as any early diagnosis minimizes risks and improves the prognosis of treatment for the patient, the aim of this study was, based on a clinical case report, to corroborate the use of histopathological analysis associated with immunohistochemistry. Thus, we conclude that the immunohistochemical exam is of great importance for a better complementation of the MNTI diagnosis process. In addition, it can reveal signs of possible aggressive growth.