Congenital melanocytic nevi (CMN) are present at birth or arise during the first few weeks of
life. They are quite common, may have a heritable component, and can present with marked …

Advances in neuroimaging, developmental biology and molecular genetics have increased
the understanding of developmental disorders affecting the midbrain and hindbrain, both as …

This book on the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of tumours of the nervous
system reflects the view of a working group that convened for an editorial and consensus …

The thoroughly updated Fourth Edition of this acclaimed reference describes and illustrates
the full range of pediatric disorders diagnosable by modern neuroimaging. This edition …

Objective. To determine the risk for developing malignant melanoma and neurocutaneous
melanocytosis (NCM) in patients with large congenital melanocytic nevi. Design. Follow-up …

Paget disease of bone is a common disorder affecting approximately 3%–4% of the
population over 40 years of age. The pathologic abnormality in Paget disease is excessive …

Background: Patients with a large congenital melanocytic nevus (LCMN) may have
associated leptomeningeal melanocytosis with or without central nervous system (CNS) …

Pigmented lesions of the central nervous system (CNS) are a diverse group of entities that
run the gamut from benign to malignant. These lesions may be well circumscribed or diffuse …

Background The spectrum of central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities described in
association with congenital melanocytic naevi (CMN) includes congenital, acquired …

BACKGROUND:: Patients with large congenital melanocytic nevi (LCMN) are at greater risk
for the development of malignant melanoma (MM) than are persons in the general …