J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1987 Dec;16(4):1235-1240.
Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Central Nervous System: Case Report
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Chonbuk National University, Medical School Chonju Chonbuk, Korea.
Abstract
- A case of a primary malignant melanoma of the right parietoccipital lobe is presented. The patient was a 49-year old man who had suffered headache, dizziness, recent memory disturbance & gait disturbance for 6 months. Total surgical removal of the lesion was performed without neurological deficit & the prognosis was good. Primary malignant melanoma of the brain are rarely reported in the literature. The possible etiology & management of the condition are discussed & literature is reviewed.
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