title: Multiform cervical melanocytoma: a case report.
abstract: Melanocytomas are very rare benign melanocytic tumors of the central nervous system (CNS). We present a case of a cervical melanocytoma diagnosed after trauma as a result of persistent neck pain and abnormal neurological examination. Early recognition of benign melanocytic lesions of the CNS is important, as a complete resection can often lead to cure with no need for further treatment.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL 60153, USA. hshownk@lumc.edu
authors.forename: Harish N
authors.initials: HN
authors.lastname: Shownkeen
authors.forename: Carla
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Harmath
authors.forename: Chinnamma
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008545:Melanoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008577:Meningeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery