Case 220: Neurocutaneous Melanosis
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Neurocutaneous melanosis
Radiol Bras. 2016 Nov/Dez;49(6):406–413 412 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2015.0139 the lesions by the paramagnetic contrast agent. Examination of the cerebrospinal fluid showed that there was no infection with Cryptococcus or any other agents, indicating an effective response to the treatment. The combination of clinical and radiological worsening, despite an effective treatment response...
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The neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare, neuroectodermal dysplasia defined by the association of giant or multiple, nonmalignant pigmented cutaneous nevi with leptomeningeal melanosis or melanoma. As a rule, the cerebral pathological substratum is characterized by a melanocytic infiltration of the leptomeninges, often leading to hydrocephalus. The most frequent clinical symptomatology star...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Radiology
سال: 2015
ISSN: 0033-8419,1527-1315
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2015131288