Meningeal melanocytoma: a rare lesion of the central nervous system

Tumori. 1996 Sep-Oct;82(5):494-6. doi: 10.1177/030089169608200518.

Abstract

Two cases of meningeal melanocytoma, both localized in the cerebellopontine angle, were studied. The patients underwent surgical excision, and in one case there was a recurrence. All the pathologic criteria of melanocytoma were fulfilled by the 2 reported cases. Immunohistochemical stainings were very important ancillary tools in the differential diagnosis with other pigmented meningeal tumors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Male
  • Melanoma / pathology*
  • Meningeal Neoplasms / pathology*