Intracranial meningeal melanocytoma diagnosed using an interdisciplinary approach: a case report and review of the literature

Intracranial meningeal melanocytoma diagnosed using an interdisciplinary approach: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Meningeal melanocytoma is a rare pigmented tumor arising from leptomeningeal melanocytes. Patients with this tumor might initially consult a dentist because a mass lesion in Meckel’s cave could manifest as dental pain and malocclusion, thereby mimicking temporomandibular disorder...

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Main Authors: Shoko Gamoh, Takaya Tsuno, Hironori Akiyama, Shinya Kotaki, Tamaki Nakanishi, Kaname Tsuji, Hiroaki Yoshida, Kimishige Shimizutani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Melanocytoma
Computed tomography
Magnetic resonance imaging
Multidisciplinary approach
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-018-1725-9

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