Case Report
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World J Clin Cases. Jun 6, 2024; 12(16): 2904-2910
Published online Jun 6, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i16.2904
Primary thoracolumbar intraspinal malignant melanoma: A case report
Jie-Bin Huang, Hou-Jun Xue, Bai-Yong Zhu, Yu Lei, Lei Pan
Jie-Bin Huang, Hou-Jun Xue, Bai-Yong Zhu, Yu Lei, Lei Pan, Department of Bone, Sanshui District People's Hospital of Foshan City, Foshan 528100, Guangdong Province, China
Co-first authors: Jie-Bin Huang and Hou-Jun Xue.
Author contributions: Huang JB and Xue HJ wrote the main manuscript text; Zhu BY and Lei Y contributed figures; Huang JB, Xue HJ, Zhu BY and Lei Y collected the references; Pan L conceived and designed the manuscript; and all authors have read and approved the final manuscript.
Informed consent statement: Written informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this case report and accompanying images.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors have no conflicts of interest to report.
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Corresponding author: Lei Pan, PhD, Chief Physician, Department of Bone, Sanshui District People's Hospital of Foshan City, No.16 Guanghai Avenue, Southwest Street, Sanshui District, Foshan 528100, Guangdong Province, China. panlei027@126.com
Received: February 14, 2024
Revised: April 8, 2024
Accepted: April 19, 2024
Published online: June 6, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Primary intraspinal malignant melanoma is an exceedingly rare tumor, with limited documentation in the existing literature. This manuscript presents a detailed analysis of the case and imaging characteristics of a patient diagnosed with primary thoracolumbar malignant melanoma, who underwent partial tumor resection. The excised tumor was subjected to pathological examination, and the patient was subsequently followed up for one year post-surgery. Furthermore, this study delves into the pertinent characteristics and diagnostic considerations associated with malignant melanoma.