Neurocutaneous melanosis: radiological-pathological correlation

We report the case of a young patient with neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) who presented with temporary aphasia and right hemiparesis followed by progressive coma and death. To our knowledge, this is the first case of this disease examined by CT, MRI, angiography and in which an autopsy was performed...

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Published in:European radiology 2002-06, Vol.12 (6), p.1349-1353
Main Authors: Peretti-Viton, P, Gorincour, G, Feuillet, L, Lambot, K, Brunel, H, Raybaud, C, Pellissier, J F, Chérif, A Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Angiography
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Melanosis - diagnosis
Melanosis - pathology
Neurocutaneous Syndromes - diagnosis
Neurocutaneous Syndromes - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:We report the case of a young patient with neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) who presented with temporary aphasia and right hemiparesis followed by progressive coma and death. To our knowledge, this is the first case of this disease examined by CT, MRI, angiography and in which an autopsy was performed to assert the diagnosis with histology. Besides, we discuss differential diagnoses and interest of MRI for early diagnosis.
ISSN:0938-7994
1432-1084
DOI:10.1007/s00330-001-1195-z