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11292138

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-4-6
pubmed:abstractText
Neurocutaneous melanosis is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of large or multiple congenital melanocytic naevi and benign or malignant pigment cell tumours of the leptomeninges. Distant metastasis is unusual in primary leptomeningeal/intracranial melanomas. We present the case history of an adult male who had multiple primary intracranial melanomas associated with neurocutaneous melanosis (naevus of Ota) in the ophthalmic division of the left trigeminal nerve. Excision of the intracranial tumours was carried out in two stages, but the patient died 2 days after the second operation. Autopsy showed multiple metastatic deposits in the liver. Symptoms and signs of raised intracranial pressure, the presence of Ota's naevus, and a dural-based mass or masses should alert the treating physician to suspect a primary leptomeningeal/intracranial melanoma.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
0936-6555
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
13
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
52-4
pubmed:dateRevised
2008-3-10
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Neurocutaneous melanosis: a case of primary intracranial melanoma with metastasis.
pubmed:affiliation
Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports