Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) of the spine with compression fracture: case report

Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) of the spine with compression fracture: case report

Abstract Background Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma (PEM) is a sporadic type of pigmented melanocytic tumor with uncertain malignant potential. PEM arises as a solitary neoplasm that predominantly occurs spontaneously in otherwise healthy patients. Due to its rarity, a gold standard treatment reg...

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Main Authors: Sarthak Nepal, Borriwat Santipas, Wasan Yotchai, Manasmon Chairatchaneeboon, Sirichai Wilartratsami, Panya Luksanapruksa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Pigmented epithelioid melanocytoma
PEM
Spine
Compression fracture
Case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04923-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-021-04923-0

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