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- Title
Findings from CT, MRI, and PET/CT of a primary malignant melanoma arising in a spinal nerve root.
- Authors
Lee NK; Lee BH; Hwang YJ; Sohn MJ; Chang S; Kim YH; Cha SJ; Cho HJ; Lee, Nyoung Keun; Lee, Byung Hoon; Hwang, Yoon Joon; Sohn, Moon-Jun; Chang, Sunhee; Kim, Yong Hoon; Cha, Soon Joo; Cho, Hyeon Je
- Abstract
Primary spinal malignant melanoma is an extremely rare condition. We here describe a case of a 71-year-old Asian female presenting with left upper extremity tingling sensation. Computed tomography (CT) showed a homogeneously enhanced mass occupying the left neural foramen at the C6-7 level. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed enhanced mass in intra- and extradural space compressing the spinal cord at this level. It also widened the neural foramen mimicking neurofibroma or schwannoma. Partial resection of the mass was performed. Pathologic diagnosis of the mass was malignant melanoma. Postoperative whole body positron emission tomography/CT scan demonstrated an intense (18)F-FDG uptake at the residual mass site without abnormal uptake at other sites in the body.
- Publication
European Spine Journal, 2010, Vol 19, Issue 7, pS174
- ISSN
0940-6719
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1007/s00586-010-1285-1