J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1974 Jun;3(1):59-62.

Malignant Melanoma in the Spinal Cord: Report of a Case

• Jung HH
• Kim SH
• Chung SS
• Lee HJ

Abstract

Malignant melanoma of the spinal cord is a rare tumor 3,8,9,12 The melanomas that originate in the meninges bear a general structural resemblance to those arising elsewhere, but it is questionable whether they ever metastasis outside the central nervous system7. If can be also argued that the primary central nervous system melanoma could actually be a metastasis from an occult primary site in the skin, esophagus, rectum or other sites6. We are reporting a case of malignant melanoma involving the cervical spinal meninges and hard palate.

MeSH Terms

Central Nervous System
Esophagus
Melanoma*
Meninges
Neoplasm Metastasis
Palate, Hard
Rectum
Skin
Spinal Cord*