Published December 2011 | Version v1
Journal article

Neurocutaneous Melanosis: A Case Report

  • 1. Dept. of Radiology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Neurocutaneous melanosis is a rare disorder characterized by the presence of a large or multiple congenital melanocytic nevus with proliferation of melanocytes in the central nervous system. The prognosis of neurocutaneous melanosis is extremely poor and its diagnostic approach requires understanding its brain magnetic resonance imaging findings. We report a patient with asymptomatic neurocutaneous melanosis and its radiologic findings.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
65
Journal Issue
6
Series
10 refs, 4 figs
Journal Page Range
p. 537-541
ISSN
1738-2637

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
43053656
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANIMAL CELLS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; MELANIN; NMR IMAGING
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; HYDROXY COMPOUNDS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANIC COMPOUNDS; ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS; PIGMENTS