Pigmented neuroectodermal tumor (melanoameloblastoma)

A pigmented tumor (melanoameloblastoma) in a 4-month-old infant localized in the upper jaw is described. The tumor consisted of cells with melanin granules in the cytoplasm. The detected neurosecretory granules and melanosomes in the parenchymal cells of the tumor suggest to be of neuroectodermal or...

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Published inArkhiv patologii Vol. 43; no. 11; p. 67
Main Authors Mikhaĭlov, I G, Topov, Ia A
Format Journal Article
LanguageRussian
Published Russia (Federation) 1981
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Humans
Maxillary Neoplasms - ultrastructure
Microscopy, Electron
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal - ultrastructure
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Summary:A pigmented tumor (melanoameloblastoma) in a 4-month-old infant localized in the upper jaw is described. The tumor consisted of cells with melanin granules in the cytoplasm. The detected neurosecretory granules and melanosomes in the parenchymal cells of the tumor suggest to be of neuroectodermal origin.
ISSN:0004-1955