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- Title
Melanotic schwannoma: an 11-year case series.
- Authors
Khoo, Michael; Pressney, Ian; Hargunani, Rikin; Tirabosco, Roberto
- Abstract
Melanotic or melanocytic schwannoma is a rare tumour usually involving spinal nerve roots but can also present at other anatomical locations. Although there are less than 200 cases reported, melanotic schwannomas can have distinctive imaging features but there is limited recent literature on its often characteristic radiological appearances. Recent publication of the largest case series thus far has suggested melanotic schwannoma to be a separate entity to other schwannomata and that its reclassification to a malignant lesion be under consideration. We present a case series over an 11-year period to highlight salient imaging features with reference to the current concerns regarding its malignant potential.
- Subjects
SPINAL nerve root radiography; PRECANCEROUS conditions; IMAGING of cancer; TUMOR classification; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis; LONGITUDINAL method; MAGNETIC resonance imaging; MELANOMA; PERIPHERAL nerve tumors; SPINAL nerves; NERVE tissue; TUMORS
- Publication
Skeletal Radiology, 2016, Vol 45, Issue 1, p29
- ISSN
0364-2348
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00256-015-2256-8