Open AccessMelanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy: Report of a case associated with high urinary excretion of Vanilmandelic acid
Author(s) -
Tandon Pn,
Kunal Sah,
Alka D Kale,
Ajit Kadam,
H. Shah,
Sunira Chandra
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.91799
Subject(s) - neural crest , medicine , urinary system , alveolar ridge , pathology , surgery , biology , embryo , implant , microbiology and biotechnology
Melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is a rare congenital neoplasm involving the head and neck region in young patients. A case of melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy is presented. This tumor occurred in right maxillary alveolar ridge in a 4-month-old infant. The present case showed an increased urinary level of vanilmandelic acid, confirming that the tumor is originated from neural crest. Clinical assessment, histologic diagnosis, and laboratory findings supported the diagnosis.