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AJNR - American Journal of Neuroradiology

Published ahead of print on September 3, 2008
doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A1270

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American Journal of Neuroradiology 30:431-433, February 2009
© 2009 American Society of Neuroradiology

Case Report
HEAD & NECK

MR Imaging Features of Primary Mucosal Melanoma of the Eustachian Tube: Report of 2 Cases

B.T. Yang^a, Z.C. Wang^a, J.F. Xian^a and Q.H. Chen^a

^a From the Department of Radiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China

Please address correspondence to Zhen Chang Wang, MD, Department of Radiology, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, No.1, Dongjiaominxiang, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100730, China; e-mail:cjr.yangbentao{at}vip.163.com

SUMMARY: We observed 2 cases of malignant melanoma arising from the eustachian tube with MR imaging. In this region, we explored further characteristics of primary mucosal melanoma. We discuss the value of using MR imaging to diagnose and treat patients with melanoma in the eustachian tube. In addition, we introduce the key points to differentiate melanoma from some common diseases in the region.