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In the last 100 years since the first description of MNTI, only around 500 cases have been described from 32 countries. We present a 7-month-old female child with 3\u2009\u00d7\u20092\u2009cm hard swelling in the oral cavity and right-side facial region for 3 months. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography scan and contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging scan revealed a hypodense lesion of size 2.5\u2009\u00d7\u20092\u2009\u00d7\u20091.6\u2009cm with relatively well-corticated walls. The lesion appeared to arise from the right maxillary alveolus with erosion of the floor of the maxillary sinus. A 7\u2009\u00d7\u20095\u2009mm tooth was visualized within the lesion. There was minimal enhancement in the postcontrast study. With the following provisional diagnoses\u2014odontogenic keratocyst, dentigerous cyst, and unicystic ameloblastoma\u2014the child underwent excision of the lesion. Intraoperatively, Hopkin's rigid endoscope 4\u2009mm was used to ensure complete tumor removal in the maxillary sinus. Histopathological and immunohistochemistry examination resulted in the diagnosis of MNTI. On 1-year follow-up, the child did not show any signs of recurrence. A high index of suspicion, early diagnosis, and timely treatment are needed to diagnose such a rare tumor, to avoid morbidity, and to plan effective management when an infant presents with facial swelling. It should be complemented with close follow-up to identify recurrence early. 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