Question 67 (part 2) · LDEK · Other
Which of the below mentioned oral cavity tumors occurring in children is characterized with infiltrative growth, recurrence and metastasis possibility:
- A. neurofibroma.
- B. melanotic neuroectodermal tumor of infancy.
- C. congenital granular cell tumor.
- D. hemangioma.
- E. familial gigantiform cementoma.
Hint
Look for the pigmented, rapidly growing tumour of the infant anterior maxilla, of neural crest origin, that behaves aggressively although classed as benign.
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