Aguilar-Román AB, Pineda-Gordillo A, Palmer-Becerra J, Reyes-Gómez U, Quero-Hernández A, Reyes-Hernández KL, Quero-Estrada A, Mijangos-Cruz I

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ABSTRACT

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.

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