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Diffuse leptomeningeal melanocytosis is an extremely rare disorder, especially in the pediatric population. Its nonspecific symptoms make diagnosis challenging. However, imaging is typically abnormal and is used to help guide the ultimate histologic diagnosis. Affected patients have a poor prognosis, and treatment options are limited.
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