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Primary Intracranial Malignant Melanoma.

Ummey Hani¹, Saqib Kamran Bakhshi¹, Muhammad Shahzad Shamim²

¹The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

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|March 25, 2020

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Primary intracranial malignant melanoma (PIMM) are rare brain tumors. This review explores PIMM treatments to improve survival and patient outcomes.

Keywords:

Malignant Melanoma, Primary Intracranial Melanoma, Brain Tumour.

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Area of Science:

Neuro-oncology
Neurosurgery
Medical Oncology

Background:

Primary intracranial malignant melanoma (PIMM) represents a rare group of brain tumors.
PIMM are less common than metastatic brain melanomas or those extending from adjacent structures like the orbit.
Current standard treatment involves complete surgical excision, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing literature on treatment modalities for PIMMs.
To identify therapeutic strategies associated with improved overall survival and patient outcomes for PIMM.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search for studies on PIMM treatment.
Analysis of reported treatment approaches and their impact on patient outcomes.

Main Results:

The review synthesizes findings on various treatment strategies for PIMM.
Identifies modalities that have contributed to longer survival and better patient outcomes.

Conclusions:

Optimal treatment strategies for PIMM require further investigation.
The findings aim to guide clinical decision-making for improved PIMM patient care and prognosis.