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ArticleDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Central Nervous System Involvement and Neuroradiological Imaging Insights of Neurocutaneous Melanocytosis in Congenital Melanocytic Nevi.

Christer Ruff, Georg Gohla, Thomas Nägele, Marion Batra

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Christer RuffDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
Georg GohlaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.ORCID 0000-0001-7596-5139
Thomas NägeleDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.
Marion BatraDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology, Eberhard Karls-University Tübingen, Hoppe-Seyler-Str. 3, 72076 Tübingen, Germany.

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Abstract

Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are pigmented lesions present at birth, varying widely in size and clinical impact. In rare instances, these nevi become visible during the first months of life, a phenomenon known as tardive melanocytic nevi (tardive CMN). Giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN) are defined as nevi larger than 40 cm in projected adult size (PAS). Their association with the central nervous system (CNS) poses significant risks, including melanoma and neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM), where melanocytes infiltrate the CNS, potentially causing seizures, hydrocephalus, and, rarely, CNS melanoma. MRI is recommended for GCMN patients, particularly those with numerous satellite nevi or neurological symptoms, to detect CNS involvement. The Nevosurgery Network recommends MRI examinations in cases of GCMN (>40 cm PAS), the presence of over 20 concomitant nevi, and neurological symptoms requiring clarification. CMN can be associated with melanocyte accumulations and melanin deposits in the brain, spinal cord, and leptomeninges.

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central nervous system (CNS)congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN)giant congenital melanocytic nevi (GCMN)magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)neurocutaneous melanocytosis (NCM)

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