Meningeal melanocytoma: clinical features and review of the literature

S AHLUWALIA Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery Queen Square London UK

K ASHKAN Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery Queen Square London UK

ATH CASEY Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery Queen Square London UK

Abstract

A case of meningeal melanocytoma in the posterior fossa of a 16-year-old male is reported. Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging features are presented. Pathological investigation including light and electron microscopy, and immunohistochemical staining are discussed. Current literature is reviewed and differentiating criteria from meningioma and other pigmented tumours of the nervous system are discussed.

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