A Case of Malignant Lymphoma of the Cerebellum.
- Author:
Myung Ho CHA
1
;
Sung Nam HWANG
;
Byung Joon KIM
;
Je G CHI
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Eul Ji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Central Nervous System;
Cerebellar Neoplasms;
Cerebellum*;
Drug Therapy;
Humans;
Lymphoma*;
Septum of Brain
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1981;10(2):619-624
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system which is characterized by high radiosensitiveness is rarely reported in the literature. We have experienced a case of recurred cerebellar lymphoma whose criginal site was septal area. Though septal tumor disappeared completely after radiation, a large cerebellar tumor was found 2 years thereafter. After decompressive suboccipital craniectomy and partial tumor removal the patient's general condition improved so secondary radiation and chemotherapy were started. In the course of port-op therapy, the patient abruptly deteriorated and succumbed.