Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Cervical Spinal Nerve Root: A Case Report.
- Author:
Byoung Ill ROH
1
;
Jin Woo HUR
;
Jong Joo RHEE
;
Hyun Koo LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Cheongju Saint Mary's Hospital, Cheongju, Korea. somalh@naver.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Malignant melanoma;
Cervical spine
- MeSH:
Melanoma;
Nervous System;
Rare Diseases;
Spinal Nerve Roots;
Spinal Nerves
- From:Korean Journal of Spine
2009;6(1):40-42
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant melanoma of the nervous system is a rare disease, and accounts for only 1% of melanoma cases. Primary melanomas on the spinal nerve root, particulary the cervical spinal nerve root, are extremely rare. Only a few cases of primary melanoma arising from the spinal nerve root have been reported. We report our experience with a case of primary malignant melanoma of the cervical spinal nerve root.
