Multifocal spinal recurrence of intramedullary melanocytoma: a rare case report

This case demonstrates that even histologically benign spinal melanocytomas can behave destructively and disseminate along the leptomeninges. Awareness of this potential, combined with long-term whole-neuraxis MRI surveillance, is crucial for early detection and timely management. The report highlights the unpredictable clinical course of these rare tumors and the need for individualized multidisciplinary care.