| Literature DB >> 30868657 |
Lauren R Schaff1, Ashfaq Marghoob2, Marc K Rosenblum3, Rina Meyer4, Yasmin Khakoo5.
Abstract
Neurocutaneous melanosis (NCM) is the condition of abnormal melanocyte deposition in the leptomeninges and brain parenchyma. Associated with congenital melanocytic nevi, NCM can result in neurologic deficits, hydrocephalus, and rarely, malignant transformation of cells. We present the case of a 16-year-old boy with NCM who developed malignant leptomeningeal melanoma following immunosuppression with a TNFα inhibitor. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a patient with known NCM undergoing malignant transformation after anti-TNF therapy for inflammatory bowel disease.Entities:
Keywords: TNF inhibitor; immunodeficiency; melanocytic nevi; neoplasms-malignant
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Year: 2019 PMID: 30868657 PMCID: PMC6620153 DOI: 10.1111/pde.13804
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Dermatol ISSN: 0736-8046 Impact factor: 1.588