Jurnal Ilmu Kedokteran (Journal of Medical Science)
Vol 13, No 1 (2019): Jurnal Ilmu Kedokteran

Laporan Kasus: Melanoma Maligna Intrakranial Primer

Andrea Valentino (KJFD Bedah Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau/ KSM Bedah RSUD Arifin Achmad Provinsi Riau. Pekanbaru)
Rijalun Arridho (Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Riau)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Mar 2019

Abstract

Primary intracranial malignant melanoma is an extremely rare tumor. Most of the intracranial malignant melanoma are metastatic from skin. Diagnosis needs multidisciplinary workup to exclude metastatic melanoma. We are reporting a case of young girl with decrease consciousness and tetraplegia. CT scan revealed a solitary tumor mass in the brain. Histopathological examination and confirmed by immunohistochemistry showed that the type of tumor was intracranial primary malignant melanoma and by excluding metastatic melanoma. Tumor excision was performed in patient and adjuvant chemotherapy was given, but residual tumors were present multiple.

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jik

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Journal of Medical Science receives a script from health and medical lecturer, undergraduate, residents, hospital staff and those who interested in writing scientific papers. The scientific articles posted on JIK include: literature reviews, research article, case report and EBCR (Evidence Based ...