Age-related changes of the MR appearance of CNS involvement in neurocutaneous melanosis complex |
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| Authors: | K. Gondo R. Kira Y. Tokunaga T. Hara |
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| Affiliation: | (1) Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Kyushu University, 3–1-1 Maidashi, Higashi-ku, Fukuoka 812–8582, Japan e-mail: kgondo@pediatr.med.kyushu-u.ac.jp Tel.: + 81-92-6 42 54 21 Fax: + 81-92-6 42 54 35, JP |
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| Abstract: | ![]()
We report a case of giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) at risk of developing neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) with age-related changes observable on MRI of the brain. However, although the usefulness of MR imaging in NCM is well known, age-related changes on MRI have rarely been reported. The prevalence of positive MRI findings and prognosis in GCMN accompanied by epilepsy and/or mental retardation awaits clarification. This case report may suggest the importance of serial brain MRI in cases of GCMN in assessing the risk of NCM. Received: 22 April 1999/Accepted 20 March 2000 |
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