Melanocitoma y melanomatosis meníngea, lesiones similares pero diferentes

Abstract

Benign melanocytic neoplasms of the central nervous system must be treated aggressively in the early phases with strict follow-up to avoid progression to advanced phases that do not respond to any treatment method. Unfortunately, the prognosis for malignant melanocytic lesions is very poor irrespective of the method of treatment given.

Primary diffuse leptomeningeal melanomatosis: A case report of an unusual presentation in a pediatric patient

“…[ 3 ] PDLM originates from melanocytes, which derive from neural crest cells. [ 5 , 11 ] Very few cases of PDLM in children have been reported in the literature [ Table 1 ].…”