Massive primary cerebellopontine angle melanocytoma in an 11 year old child: A case report and review of literature

Abstract

A rare case of meningeal melanocytoma in an 11 year-old girl is reported. The tumor was sub-totally resected. She received no adjuvant treatment and is symptom-free at the follow-up of 8 months.

Key words

Cerebellopontine angle - melanocytoma - skull base tumor

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