Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Central Nervous System: Case Report.
- Author:
Kil Soo JUNG
1
;
Jung Chung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Chonbuk National University, Medical School Chonju Chonbuk, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Primary malignant melanoma;
Total surgical removal;
Prognosis
- MeSH:
Brain;
Central Nervous System*;
Dizziness;
Gait;
Headache;
Humans;
Melanoma*;
Memory;
Middle Aged;
Prognosis
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1987;16(4):1235-1240
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A case of a primary malignant melanoma of the right parietoccipital lobe is presented. The patient was a 49-year old man who had suffered headache, dizziness, recent memory disturbance & gait disturbance for 6 months. Total surgical removal of the lesion was performed without neurological deficit & the prognosis was good. Primary malignant melanoma of the brain are rarely reported in the literature. The possible etiology & management of the condition are discussed & literature is reviewed.
