Primary malignant melanoma, an atypical presentation in the cervical spine: a case report
Larrey Kasereka Kamabu,
Louange Maha Kataka,
Bives Mutume Nzanzu Vivalya
et al.
Abstract:Background
Few studies have documented the occurrence of melanoma in the cervical spine. Of all malignant melanoma cases, 1% are primary melanoma of the central nervous system, which makes it extremely uncommon and nonspecific. We aim to report a case of the uncommon presentation of primary melanoma in the cervical spine.
Case presentation
The patient was a 59-year-old Muganda male who presented with a 2-year history of anterior neck swelling as we… Show more
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