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A Rare Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of Cervical Spine Having Extramedullary Intradural Origin: A Single Case Report and Literature Review Cover

A Rare Case of Primary Malignant Melanoma of Cervical Spine Having Extramedullary Intradural Origin: A Single Case Report and Literature Review

Open Access
|Jan 2024

Abstract

Introduction

Primary spinal malignant melanoma (PSMM) of extramedullary intradural origin is a rare malignant condition with limited current literature regarding its clinical course, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, treatment strategies, and outcomes.

Case Discussion

This is a case report of a patient with PSMM who was treated with surgery followed by radiotherapy for his residual disease in Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust, Pakistan. The clinical and radiological findings of this case were retrospectively analyzed using the Hospital Information System.

Practical implementations

PSMM of extramedullary intradural origin is a rare malignant tumor that shows characteristic findings on MRI. Surgical resection is the preferred treatment, and radiotherapy is useful for residual disease.

Language: English
Page range: 1 - 5
Submitted on: Dec 9, 2022
Accepted on: Nov 29, 2023
Published on: Jan 23, 2024
Published by: Shakuat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

© 2024 Irfan Haider, Sarah Khan, Fawad Ul Qamar, Yasir Inam, Kashmala Gul, Iftikhar Ali Rana, published by Shakuat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre
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