Clinical Follow Up of Patients with Neurocutaneous Melanosis in a Tertiary Center; Proposed Modification in Diagnostic Criteria.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.11.091
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare congenital syndrome. Except for some retrospective studies, information on clinical follow-up and management of these patients are limited. This study aimed to review our experience on diagnostic protocol… read more here.
Keywords: neurocutaneous melanosis; clinical follow; center; follow patients ... See more keywords
RARE-20. MALIGNANT PERIPHERAL NERVE SHEATH TUMOR OF A CRANIAL NERVE IN AN INFANT WITH NEUROCUTANEOUS MELANOSIS
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noaa222.731
Abstract: Abstract At one month of age, a female presented with a giant congenital nevus along lower back and thighs and hydrocephalus. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was placed. An MRI was done at six months, initially reported… read more here.
Keywords: cranial nerve; malignant peripheral; neurocutaneous melanosis; nerve sheath ... See more keywords
CSF cytology diagnosis of NRAS‐mutated primary leptomeningeal melanomatosis with neurocutaneous melanosis
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DOI: 10.1111/cyt.12366
Abstract: Primary leptomeningeal melanomatosis (PLM) is an extremely rare diffuse malignant melanocytic neoplasm infiltrating into the subarachnoidal space and superficial brain without a localised mass. It may be found in isolation or in the context of… read more here.
Keywords: diagnosis; neurocutaneous melanosis; leptomeningeal melanomatosis; primary leptomeningeal ... See more keywords
Neurocutaneous Melanosis in Association With Large Congenital Melanocytic Nevi in Children: A Report of 2 Cases With Clinical, Radiological, and Pathogenetic Evaluation
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DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2019.00079
Abstract: Background: Melanocytic nevi present at birth, or within the first few months of life, are defined as congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN). Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare disorder, represents pigment cell tumors of the leptomeninges,… read more here.
Keywords: congenital melanocytic; melanocytic nevi; neurocutaneous melanosis; association ... See more keywords
Neurocutaneous Melanosis with Bilateral Temporal Lobe Lesions without Leptomeningeal Enhancement: A Distinct Entity or Subtype
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DOI: 10.4103/jpn.jpn_53_18
Abstract: Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare congenital disorder. Most of the cases described in literature for this entity have involvement of the leptomeninges and other structures of brain such as brain stem, temporal lobes, and… read more here.
Keywords: neurocutaneous melanosis; entity; involvement leptomeninges; bilateral temporal ... See more keywords