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Meningeal melanocytoma

MedGen UID:
226842
Concept ID:
C1266113
Neoplastic Process
Synonyms: Leptomeningeal Melanocytoma; leptomeningeal melanocytoma; Melanocytoma of meninges; Melanocytoma of Meninges; melanocytoma of meninges; Melanocytoma of the Meninges; melanocytoma of the meninges; Meningeal Melanocytoma; meningeal melanocytoma; Meninges Melanocytoma; meninges melanocytoma
SNOMED CT: Meningeal melanocytoma (128730009); Melanocytoma of meninges (277527003)
 
Monarch Initiative: MONDO:0016746
Orphanet: ORPHA252046

Definition

A rare nervous system tumor characterized by a benign pigmented space-occupying lesion derived from leptomeningeal melanocytes. Symptoms typically show insidious onset and are related to the mass effect on adjacent tissues. Depending on the location of the tumor, they include focal neurological deficits, increased intracranial pressure, seizures, and spinal cord compression, among others. Although the tumor may behave aggressively, prognosis is good after complete surgical resection. [from ORDO]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVMeningeal melanocytoma
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