Primary intracranial solitary melanoma: A rare case with long survival


Önal C., ÖZYİĞİT G., AKYÜREK S., Selek U., Özyar E., Atahan I. L.

Turkish Journal of Cancer, vol.36, no.4, pp.185-187, 2006 (Scopus) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2006
  • Journal Name: Turkish Journal of Cancer
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, Academic Search Premier
  • Page Numbers: pp.185-187
  • Keywords: Central nervous system, Malignant melanoma, Survival
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Although primary intracranial melanoma is rare and the life-expectancy is quite short, we presented a rare case who initially presented 23 years ago with posterior fossa primary malignant melanoma and remained without disease after proper management for more than 17 years with combined treatment including surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapy.