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Meningeal melanocytoma
rareA usually well differentiated melanocytic neoplasm arising from the meninges. It is characterized by the presence of epithelioid, fusiform, polyhedral, and spindle melanocytes without evidence of hemorrhage, necrosis, or high mitotic activity. Presenting symptoms include headache, vomiting, and neurological manifestations. Complete excision is usually curative.
- Identifiers
- MONDO:0016746 Orphanet:252046
- Also known as
- leptomeningeal melanocytoma · melanocytoma of meninges · melanocytoma of the meninges · meninges melanocytoma
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