Clifford Simon,  Colleran Gabrielle

Final Pr. ID: Poster #: EDU-057

Melanocytic nevi which present either at birth or soon after are known as congenital melanocytic nevi. Neurocutaneous melanosis is a rare sporadic phakomatosis caused by pigment cell tumours of the leptomeninges; These can be seen in association with giant congenital melanocytic nevi. Unfortunately, giant congenital melanocytic nevi with neurocutaneous melanosis has a poor prognosis.

This pictorial review aims to present and describe the imaging features on MRI and CT of children with melanocytic nevi and neurocutaneous melanosis. These changes affect both the brain and the spine.
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Authors:  Clifford Simon , Colleran Gabrielle

Keywords:  Leptomeninges, Melanoma