Korean J Spine.  2009 Mar;6(1):40-42.

Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Cervical Spinal Nerve Root: A Case Report

• Roh BI
• Hur JW
• Rhee JJ
• Lee HK

Abstract

Primary malignant melanoma of the nervous system is a rare disease, and accounts for only 1% of melanoma cases. Primary melanomas on the spinal nerve root, particulary the cervical spinal nerve root, are extremely rare. Only a few cases of primary melanoma arising from the spinal nerve root have been reported. We report our experience with a case of primary malignant melanoma of the cervical spinal nerve root.

Keyword

Malignant melanoma; Cervical spine

MeSH Terms

Melanoma
Nervous System
Rare Diseases
Spinal Nerve Roots
Spinal Nerves