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meningeal melanomatosis

Term ID
DOID:8243
Synonyms
  • Leptomeningeal melanomatosis
Definition
A central nervous system melanocytic neoplasm that is characterized as an extra-axial well-encapsulated malignant tumour with diffuse meningeal growth and dark coloration (due to high melanin contents). https://neurosurgery.directory/2020/10/04/diffuse-leptomeningeal-melanocytosis/
References
  • ICDO:8728/3
  • NCI:C6891
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:128731008
  • UMLS_CUI:C1266114
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:8243 )
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