/primary melanoma of the central nervous system

primary melanoma of the central nervous system

Rare Disease

MONDO:0016747

Also Known As

CNS melanomaCentral nervous system melanomacentral nervous system melanomacentral nervous system melanoma (disease)melanoma (disease) of central nervous systemmelanoma of CNSmelanoma of central nervous systemmelanoma of the CNSmelanoma of the Central nervous systemmalignant melanoma of meningesprimary CNS melanomaprimary melanoma of the CNSprimary meningeal melanoma

Definition

A melanoma that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by pleomorphism, melanin pigmentation, a high mitotic rate, necrosis, and hemorrhage. It is a highly aggressive and radioresistant tumor. The prognosis is usually poor.