Author:
Huang Jie-Bin,Xue Hou-Jun,Zhu Bai-Yong,Lei Yu,Pan Lei
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Primary intraspinal malignant melanoma is a very rare tumor that most often occurs in the cervical, thoracic, or thoracolumbar segment.
CASE SUMMARY
A rare case of primary thoracolumbar malignant melanoma is described. A 45-year-old female patient complained of low back pain with numbness and fatigue in both lower limbs. MR revealed an intradural space-occupying lesion at the thoracic 12 to lumbar 1 level. The tumor was partially excised, and a malignant melanoma was confirmed by histopathology.
CONCLUSION
Primary intraspinal malignant melanoma has rarely been reported, and surgical resection and related characteristics and diagnoses have been discussed.
Publisher
Baishideng Publishing Group Inc.