Published June 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Neurocutaneous melanosis: radiological-pathological correlation

  • 1. Department of Neuroradiology, La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France)
  • 2. Department of Neurology, La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France)
  • 3. Department of Neuropathology, La Timone Hospital, Marseille (France)

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We report the case of a young patient with neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) who presented with temporary aphasia and right hemiparesis followed by progressive coma and death. To our knowledge, this is the first case of this disease examined by CT, MRI, angiography and in which an autopsy was performed to assert the diagnosis with histology. Besides, we discuss differential diagnoses and interest of MRI for early diagnosis. (orig.)

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Journal Title
European Radiology
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 1349-1353
ISSN
0938-7994
CODEN
EURAE3