Case report, case study

https://doi.org/10.15644/asc56/2/9

Melanotic Neuroectodermal Tumor of Infancy: the Use of Immunohistochemical Analysis

André Luca Araujo de Sousa orcid.org/0000-0003-4876-9188 ; Dentistry Course, State University of Piauí, Brazil
Wanderson Carvalho de Almeida orcid.org/0000-0001-5889-5490 ; Dentistry Course, State University of Piauí, Brazil
Jean de Pinho Mendes ; Dental Clinics, State University of Piauí, Brazi
Victor Angelo Martins Montalli orcid.org/0000-0002-1927-7718 ; Medical Sciences, São Leopoldo Mandic College, Brazi
Antonione Santos Bezerra Pinto orcid.org/0000-0002-6577-2816 ; Morphofunctional Sciences, Institute of Higher Education of Vale do Parnaiba, Brazil

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Neuroectodermal Tumor Melanotic; Early Diagnosis; Immunohistochemistry; Infant

Hrčak ID:

279114

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/279114

Publication date:

13.6.2022.

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