| Neurocutaneous melanosis with hydrocephalus: report of one case. | |
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PMID: 15315299 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is a rare nonfamilial syndrome and characterized by large or numerous congenital melanocytic nevi and excessive proliferation of melanin-containing cells in the leptomeninges. It is believed to be an embryonic neuroectodermal dysplasia. Patients with NCM may develop severe hydrocephalus and other neurological symptoms with extremely poor prognosis. We report an infant with multiple large congenital melanocytic nevi and hydrocephalus. He was admitted to our hospital due to intermittent projectile vomiting and irritable crying for one week. CSF cytology and brain magnetic resonance imaging revealed central nervous system involvement. His condition was much improved after ventriculoperitoneal shunting. Even though patients with NCM and hydrocephalus may have normal growth and development after shunt insertion, close follow-up for these patients is still warranted. |
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Authors:
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Chang-Wei Hsueh; Che-Sheng Ho; Nan-Chang Chiu; Ein-Yiao Shen |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Acta neurologica Taiwanica Volume: 13 ISSN: 1028-768X ISO Abbreviation: Acta Neurol Taiwan Publication Date: 2004 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-08-18 Completed Date: 2004-09-07 Revised Date: 2008-05-28 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9815355 Medline TA: Acta Neurol Taiwan Country: China (Republic: 1949- ) |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-33 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, Mackay Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan. |
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Brain
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pathology Humans Hydrocephalus / complications*, pathology Infant Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Melanosis / complications*, pathology Neurocutaneous Syndromes / complications*, pathology Skin / pathology Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt |
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