AI Article Synopsis
- Melanotic neoplasms of the central nervous system are uncommon, typically being metastatic, with melanotic schwannoma (MS) making up less than 1% of primary nerve sheath tumors.
- A case study of a 36-year-old man with MS located at the L5 nerve root is highlighted, examining his specific medical situation.
- The text covers aspects like surgery, differential diagnoses, imaging techniques, histological analysis, and treatment options for this rare condition.
Article Abstract
Melanotic neoplasm of the central nervous system is rare and the majority of them are metastatic. Melanotic schwannoma (MS) is an unusual variant of nerve sheath neoplasm accounting for less than 1% of primary nerve sheath tumors. A case involving a 36-year-old man with MS at the L5 root is presented. Surgery, differential diagnosis, radiology, histology, and treatment of this rare entity are discussed.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4977922 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1971400916638359 | DOI Listing |
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