Primary melanoma of the central nervous system: report of a case and review of the literature.

Singhal, S; Singh, K; Fernandes, P; Sharma, S; Chander, S; Rath, G K; Bose, S

Primary melanoma of the central nervous system: report of a case and review of the literature.

Date

1991-06-01

Authors

Abstract

Primary melanoma of the meninges, a rare CNS tumor, is presented. Criteria for diagnosing a primary CNS melanoma are elucidated. Literature is reviewed in this context. The histogenesis of tumor, problem of occult primary melanoma and the role of CT scan and CSF cytology in early diagnosis have also been highlighted.

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33 references.

Citation

Singhal S, Singh K, Fernandes P, Sharma S, Chander S, Rath GK, Bose S. Primary melanoma of the central nervous system: report of a case and review of the literature. Indian Journal of Cancer. 1991 Jun; 28(2): 92-8