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Revista mexicana de pediatría
Print version ISSN 0035-0052
Abstract
AGUILAR-ROMAN, Ana Berenice et al. Neuroectodermic melanotic tumor of childhood. Case report and literature review. Rev. mex. pediatr. [online]. 2019, vol.86, n.1, pp.21-25. Epub Dec 03, 2020. ISSN 0035-0052.
Introduction:
The melanoma neuroectodermal tumor of childhood (NMTCH) is a rare entity, usually benign, with rapid and expansive growth, with a high rate of recurrence. The objective is to present an unusual clinical case and review of the literature.
Clinical case:
Male patient, seven of months of age with a right retroauricular tumor, which has a progressive growth with a diameter of 5 x 3 cm, stony consistency, well-defined edges, adhered to deep planes. Surgical complete resection was achieved. The patient is free of tumor activity, after two-year of follow-up.
Conclusion:
The NMTCH is a neoplastic entity that must be considered as part of differential diagnosis of soft tissue tumors, particularly in head and neck, which can occur in both children and adolescents.
Keywords : Melanoma neuroectodermal tumor of childhood; diagnosis; treatment.