Primary intracranial malignant melanoma

Authors

Ummey Hani, Aga Khan University
Dr Saqib Kamran Bakhshi, Aga Khan UniversityFollow
Muhammad Shahzad Shamim, Aga Khan UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Department

Neurosurgery

Abstract

Primary intracranial malignant melanoma (PIMM) are rare brain tumours; more infrequent than melanomas metastasizing to the brain or those extending to the brain from adjacent structures such as the orbit. Complete surgical excision with adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation remains the mainstay of treatment. Herein, we have reviewed the literature to find the treatment modalities for PIMMs that can lead to longer overall survivals and better patient outcomes.

Publication (Name of Journal)

JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Recommended Citation

Hani, U., Kamran Bakhshi, D., Shamim, M. (2020). Primary intracranial malignant melanoma. JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 70(3), 554-556.
Available at: https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_neurosurg/208