Malignant Cystic Melanoma Metastasis to Brain
Journal Title: International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
ABSTRACT Metastatic cystic melanoma though rare having a distinctive imaging characteristic due to presence of melanin and hemorrhage. We described a 43-yearsold man presented with reeling of head, short term memory disturbance, ataxia and absence of appetite for one month, gradually developed altered sensorium and vomiting. No past medical history evident. No neurological deficit evident. On primary investigation CT scan shows intra-axial cystic tumor mass over the left temporal region. The patient received total extirpation of the lesion microscopically, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The pathologic review revealed cystic malignant melanoma metastasis to brain. Patient was doing his normal habit for one month. Suddenly collapse in his home town.
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Mamata Singh, Prabhat Nalini Rautray, Lalatendu Swain
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