An unusual presentation of primary malignant B-cell-type dural lymphoma.
- Author:
Yin Yee Sharon LOW
1
;
Siang Hui LAI
;
Wai Hoe NG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Neuroscience Institute, 11 Jalan Tan Tock Seng, Singapore 308433. sharon_yy_low@ nni.com.sg.
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Brain Neoplasms;
diagnosis;
surgery;
Hematoma, Subdural;
diagnosis;
surgery;
Humans;
Lymphoma, B-Cell;
diagnosis;
surgery;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Multimodal Imaging;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- From:Singapore medical journal
2014;55(11):e187-90
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Primary malignant B-cell-type dural lymphoma is a rare subtype of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). We herein report an unusual case of diffuse B-cell lymphoma that presents as a chronic subdural haematoma without extracranial involvement. The notable aspects of this case include the patient's immunocompetence, a short clinical history of symptom onset, rapid neurological deterioration and a fi nal diagnosis of high-grade PCNSL. This case highlights the challenges neurosurgeons face, especially in the emergency setting, when the disease manifests in varied presentations.
