meningeal melanocytoma
A usually well differentiated melanocytic neoplasm arising from the meninges. It is characterized by the presence of epithelioid, fusiform, polyhedral, and spindle melanocytes without evidence of hemorrhage, necrosis, or high mitotic activity. Presenting symptoms include headache, vomiting, and neurological manifestations. Complete excision is usually curative.
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central nervous system melanocytic neoplasm
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leptomeningeal melanocytoma
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melanocytoma of meninges
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melanocytoma of the meninges
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meninges melanocytoma
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