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Meningeal Melanocytoma
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A usually well differentiated melanocytic neoplasm arising from the meninges. It is characterized by the presence of epithelioid, fusiform, polyhedral, and spindle melanocytes without evidence of hemorrhage, necrosis, or high mitotic activity. Presenting symptoms include headache, vomiting, and neurological manifestations. Complete excision is usually curative.
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- meningeal neoplasm
- has_disease_location some meninx
- has_disease_location some (meninx or part of some meninx)