Primary hypothalamic lymphoma with extensive ventricular enhancement and hydrocephalus

Author: Shi-Lin Yang ¹ ; Tao Yang ² ; Xue-Mei Zhang ³
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1. Department of Neurology, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai
2. Emergency Department, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai
3. Pathology Center, Shanghai General Hospital/Faculty of Basic Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL); Hypothalamus; Ventricular enhancement; Hydrocephalus
From:Neurology Asia 2018;23(4):367-371
CountryMalaysia
Language:English
Abstract: Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is an aggressive malignancy arising exclusively in the central nervous system (CNS). PCNSL represents 1-5% of intracranial neoplasms and approximately 1% of all non-Hodgkin lymphomas.1,2 The clinical manifestation varies, depending on the location and size of the tumor. Biopsy is usually required in the diagnosis of PCNSL, and chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy were the most commonly used therapy.3 Here we report a rare case of primary hypothalamic lymphoma with extensive ventricular enhancement and hydrocephalus
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