Cerebellopontine angle meningeal melanocytoma: a rare tumor in an uncommon location. Case report

J Neurosurg. 2007 Jun;106(6):1094-7. doi: 10.3171/jns.2007.106.6.1094.

Abstract

Meningeal melanocytomas are uncommon intracranial tumors and their occurrence at the cerebellopontine angle (CPA) is extremely rare. The authors describe the case of a 58-year-old woman who presented with a left CPA tumor; on the basis of histopathological studies after resection, a diagnosis of meningeal melanocytoma was reached. The relevant literature is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Cerebellar Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Cerebellopontine Angle / pathology*
  • Cerebellopontine Angle / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Melanins / metabolism
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Melanoma / surgery*
  • Meningioma / pathology*
  • Meningioma / surgery*
  • Neurosurgical Procedures

Substances

  • Melanins