Vasundhara Patil, Jeba Nazneen, P. Rai, Ujjwal Agarwal, A. Mahajan
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Abstract
Abstract Melanotic neuroectodermal tumors of infancy are rare pigmented neuroectodermal locally aggressive tumors that usually occur within 1 year of life. Head and neck areas are frequently involved with maxilla being the most common site. Expansile growth and high recurrence rate are characteristics of this cancer. Though rare, radiologists and clinicians must be aware and should consider this entity when diagnosing pediatric head and neck masses. Computed tomography can be used for diagnosing and looking at the extent of the disease and predicting the operative outcome. Surgery with wide resection margin is the mainstay of treatment for these masses. Surgery followed by adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation is reserved for aggressive malignant lesions. Since it has a high recurrence rate, follow-up is done with imaging and clinical examination. Early detection and treatment of recurrence have a favorable outcome for the patients.
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The journal will cover technical and clinical studies related to medical and pediatric oncology in human well being including ethical and social issues. Articles with clinical interest and implications will be given preference.