Diagnostic Difficulties in Primary Pauci-Melanotic Leptomeningeal Melanomatosis

Abstract

We present a rare case of primary malignant melanoma of the central nervous system. We underline the difficulties we faced during diagnostic procedures. Finally, postmortem examination revealed the diagnosis of primary pauci--melanotic leptomeningeal melanomatosis.

Keywords: Central nervous system; Leptomeningeal melanomatosis; Malignant melanoma.