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01-01-2006 | Case Report

Neurocutaneous melanosis with associated Dandy-Walker complex

Authors: Adrian Caceres, Humberto Trejos

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 1/2006

Abstract

Case report

The authors report the case of a child with neurocutaneous melanosis associated with a Dandy-Walker complex. Magnetic resonance (MR) images showed shortened T1-weighted images in areas involving the amygdala, mesencephalon, rostral brain stem, and superior cerebellar surface compatible with melanin deposits. There was also partial agenesis of the cerebellar vermis with an enlarged fourth ventricle cyst along with a high-lying torcular and ventricular enlargement. Endoscopic fenestration and biopsy of the cyst wall was performed without evidence of abnormal melanin deposits in the meninges.

Outcome

The patient eventually required ventriculoperitoneal shunting and at 1-year follow-up did not develop evidence of primary CNS melanoma.

Illustration

Computed tomography and MR images consistent with neurocutaneous melanosis and the Dandy-Walker complex are presented along with photographs of the cutaneous nevi.

Discussion

The major clinical and radiological features of this rare association, with only 11 previously reported cases, are discussed in detail.

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Title: Neurocutaneous melanosis with associated Dandy-Walker complex
Authors: Adrian Caceres
Humberto Trejos
Publication date: 01-01-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Child's Nervous System / Issue 1/2006
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-004-1043-y

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Neurocutaneous melanosis with associated Dandy-Walker complex

Abstract

Case report

Outcome

Illustration

Discussion

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Abstract

Case report

Outcome

Illustration

Discussion

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