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Meningeal melanocytoma is a rare benign pigmented tumor. It develops from melanocytes normally present in the meninges of the posterior fossa and medulla. It is an extra-axial tumor that manifests because of compression of adjacent structures. Although classified as a benign tumor, it can cause sudden death by several mechanisms. We report a rare case of meningeal melanocytoma and discuss the mechanism of death. A 21-year-old man with a previous history of recurrent lipothymia was admitted to the emergency department because of generalized seizures. Death occurred despite resuscitation. A medico-legal autopsy was performed. External examination of the body showed nonspecific asphyxia signs without any violence evidence. Necropsy noticed a brain edema with a dark color of the meninges especially in the frontal part. Histological examination concluded to diffuse meningeal melanocytoma with cerebral edema.
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PMID:Sudden Death and Primary Leptomeningeal Melanocytosis: A Case Report With an Autopsy Diagnosis. 2626 90