• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제37권4호
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• pp.296-299
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• 2005

We report a case of primary central nervous system(CNS) lymphoma in an organ recipient. A 33-years-old man who underwent a renal transplantation 3years previously presented with headache and vomiting. In Brain computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance images showed multiple periventricular cystic rim enhancing masses. Pathologic diagnosis by stereotactic biopsy revealed malignant non-Hodgkins B-cell lymphoma. After pathologic confirmation, methotrexate chemotherapy and whole brain radiation therapy were done. Having experienced such a case, the authors strongly recommend to add primary CNS lymphoma as one of the differential diagnoses to brain abscess, metastatic brain tumor and glioblastoma multiforme in cases of multiple ring enhancing periventricular lesions of immunocompromised patient or organ recipient.

• Annals of Clinical Neurophysiology
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.63-67
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• 2022

Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma confined to the central nervous system. Its diagnosis requires a stereotactic biopsy, which is an invasive procedure. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is less invasive and easier to perform than a stereotactic biopsy. We hereby report a PCNSL case diagnosed using CSF analysis and treated with systemic chemotherapy.

• 사상체질의학회지
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• 제31권2호
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• pp.31-40
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• 2019

Objectives The purpose of this case study was to report improvements of a Soeumin patient with sweating and palpitation after chemotherapy for primary central nervous system lymphoma by diagnosing and treating as Yang Depletion Symptomatology. Methods The Soeumin patient was administered Bojungikgi-tang and treated with acupuncture. Global assessment scale (GAS) was used to assess the improvements of symptoms. Results Sweating was improved to GAS 20 and palpitation was gone away after using Sasang constitutional medicine treatment. Conclusions This study shows that Sasang constitutional medicine can be effective treatment for side effects caused by chemotherapy for cancer.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제8권2호
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• pp.86-93
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• 2004

목적 : 수소 자기공명분광법이 미만성 침습성 양상의 일차성 중추신경 림프종의 감별진단에 도움을 주는가에 대하여 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법 : 정위적 생검에 의해 확진된 7명의 일차성 중추신경 림프종 환자의 수술 전 임상양상 및 자기공명영상을 알아보았으며, 수소 자기공명분광법의 소견을 후향적으로 조사하였다. 정량 분석을 위하여, 자기공명분광법의 스펙트럼에서 Choline(Cho), N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), 그리고 lipid-lactate(Lip-Lac)의 creatine (Cr)에 대한 상대적인 값을 구하였다. 결과 : Cho/Cr의 평균은 $1.80{\pm}0.95$, NAA/Cr의 평균은 $1.34{\pm}0.41$, Lip-Lac/Cr은 $1.12{\pm}0.16$였다. 전례에서 Lip-Lac/Cr의 통계학적으로 유의한 증가 소견을 보였다. 7예 중 2예의 종괴를 형성하는 경우 NAA/Cr 의 유의한 감소를 보였지만 종괴형성이 분명하지 않은 경우 NAA/Cr의 감소는 없었다. 결론 : 수소자기공명분광법에서 Lip-Lac 피크 출현에도 불구하고 NAA 피크의 현저한 감소가 동반되지 않는 소견은 종괴를 형성하지 않는 미만성 침습성 림프종을 진단하는데 도움을 주는 소견으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제51권6호
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• pp.377-379
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• 2012

Mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma is one of the most common lymphomas and accounts for about 7% of all newly diagnosed non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). The clinical course of MALT lymphoma is relatively indolent and, in the majority of cases (50%), the lymphoma arises within the stomach. Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), an uncommon variant of extranodal NHL, can affect any part of the neuraxis, including the eyes, brain, leptomeninges, or spinal cord. Herein, we present a rare case of PCNSL, which occurred one year after radiochemotherapy of gastric MALT lymphoma. A 62-year-old man presented with a 3-day history of left facial palsy. One year ago, he underwent antibiotic eradication therapy of Helicobacter pylori, local stomach fractional radiotherapy, and chemotherapy for gastric MALT lymphoma. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a strong enhancing solid mass in the right frontal lobe. The tumor was completely removed, and the histological diagnosis of PCNSL developing from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma was made. Although elucidating the correlation between the first gastric MALT lymphoma and the second PCNSL seemed difficult, we have postulated and discussed some possible pathogeneses, together with a review of literature.

• 대한영상의학회지
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• 제82권1호
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• pp.255-260
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• 2021

원발성 중추신경계 T 세포 임파종은 모든 뇌종양 중에서 매우 드물게 발생하는 뇌종양이다. 그렇기 때문에 지금까지 보고된 영상의학적인 소견은 매우 드물다. 저자들은 자기공명영상에서 다수의 작은 결절 및 반점형으로 조영증강되는 병변으로 보였던 뇌실질에 발생한 원발성 기타 상세불명의 말초 T 세포 림프종을 경험하였기에 영상의학적인 소견을 중점으로 하여 보고하고자 한다.

• Journal of Trauma and Injury
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• 제24권2호
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• pp.151-154
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• 2011

In trauma patients, cognitive impairment may develop due to several causes: traumatic brain injury such as intracranial hemorrhage, diffuse axonal injury, hypoxic brain injury or reperfusion injury, the psychologic disorder, such as acute stress disorder, post-traumatic disorder or delirium. We describe a 62-year-old male with post-trauma cognitive impairment due to a primary central nervous system lymphoma.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권10호
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• pp.4889-4895
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• 2012

Background and Aim: The incidence of extra nodal non Hodgkin lymphoma (ENL) is rising throughout the world. However, data regarding ENL as a group is limited. The aim was to study the epidemiological and histomorphological trends of primary ENL (pENL) in India. Material and Methods: The biopsy materials from sixty eight patients with pENL (45 male, 23 female, M:F= 1.9:1), diagnosed over a five year period (2005-2009), were analysed and pathologically reclassified according to the World Health Organization (WHO) classification, 2008 criteria. Results: Primary extra nodal non Hodgkin lymphomas constituted 22.0% (68/308) of all non Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL). The mean age at presentation for pENL and primary nodal NHL was 43 years and 58 years, respectively with a male predilection (M: F=2:1). Central nervous system (CNS) constituted the most common extranodal site (20/68, 29.5%) followed by gastrointestinal tract (17/68, 25%), and nose/nasopharynx (8/68, 11.8%). Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL, not otherwise specified), extranodal marginal lymphoma of mucosa associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) type, and B cell NHL unclassified (U) were the three most common histological types observed. T-cell phenotype was rarely noted (4%). Follicular lymphomas and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, seen among nodal NHL, were absent at extra nodal sites. Majority (41/68, 60%) of the patients with pENL were immunocompetent and 55% were in stage I-II with favorable prognosis. Conclusion: Central nervous system was the most common site of ENL, followed by gastrointestinal tract. Majority of pENL occurred in immunocompetent hosts with a favorable prognosis.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권2호
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• pp.727-731
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• 2013

Background: The aim of this study was to analyze the clinicopathological and immunohistochemical features of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) cases occurring in Indian patients and also study the utility of the crush smear preparation in intraoperative diagnosis. Materials and Methods: The immune status, clinical, radiological details, immunohistochemical profile, histopathological findings and cytological features in smear preparation of 32 cases of PCNSL were analyzed. Patients with systemic NHL and skull-base lymphomas were excluded. Results: The mean age of our patients was 52 years with a male: female ratio 1:1. A periventricular location was found in 62.5% of patients. None of our PCNSL cases were associated with AIDS. All cases except one were diffuse large B-cell lymphomas. Intraoperative diagnosis using crush smears allowed correct prediction in 93% of cases. Conclusions: Our study shows that PCNSL is seen predominantly in immunocompetent patients in India. The age of presentation is relatively young as compared to the West. Our study also stresses the utility of crush smear preparation in establishing an intraoperative diagnosis.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.420-422
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• 2013

Lymphomatosis cerebri is considered a diffuse form of primary central nervous system lymphoma and very rare. It is not well recognized and may be misdiagnosed with infiltrating tumors, degenerative disorders, ischemic diseases, and infectious diseases developed in the brain. Awareness of the possibility of this rare disease and early biopsy are required for differential diagnosis and preventing poor clinical outcomes. We report a case with lymphomatosis cerebri who presented with rapid neurological deteriorations and review the relevant literatures.