A Case of Cerebral Leptomeningeal Melanomatosis Associated with Large Hairly Nevi in Adult.
- Author:
Bang Hyeon NAM
1
;
Sang Dong PARK
;
Tae Jin BAIK
;
In Ho CHUNG
;
Yeung Keun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Eulji General Hospital, Tae Jeon, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Leptomeningeal melanomatosis;
Malignant melanoma;
Hairly nevus
- MeSH:
Adult*;
Biopsy;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Melanoma;
Nervous System;
Nevus*;
Pia Mater
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1985;14(3):553-556
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Malignant melanoma is a relatively rare tumor. It represents 1.4-15.7% of all malignant tumors. Melanin-containing cells are normally found in the pia mater of adult human subjects. A wide variety of disorders ranging from a simple increase in normal leptomeningeal pigmentstion to highly malignant melanoma may be encountered. However, whether benign or malignant, primary melanoma of the nervous system are extremely rare. The diagnosis was confirmed by operation and biopsy. This case, which we have experienced recently, is reported with a review of the literatures.
