Intradural extramedullary primary malignant melanoma radiographically mimicking a neurofibroma

Br J Neurosurg. 2007 Feb;21(1):39-40. doi: 10.1080/02688690701242235.

Abstract

A case of intradural extramedullary primary malignant melanoma mimicking the presentation of a neurofibroma is described. We emphasise the fact that surgeons should be aware of unexpected malignant lesions involving spinal nerve roots.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laminectomy / methods
  • Melanoma / diagnosis*
  • Melanoma / pathology
  • Neurofibroma / diagnosis*
  • Neurofibroma / pathology
  • Neurofibroma / surgery
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / pathology
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / surgery