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ArticleAnnals of neurosciences2024

Lymphomatosis Cerebri: A diagnostic dilemma.

Sibgha Khan, Fatima Mubarak, Khurram Minhas, Dureshahwar Kanwar, Robert Chun Chen

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Article in Annals of neurosciences, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Sibgha KhanDepartment of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, National Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-3650-0276
Fatima MubarakDepartment of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, National Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
Khurram MinhasDepartment of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, National Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6210-4636
Dureshahwar KanwarDepartment of Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, National Stadium Road, Karachi, Pakistan.
Robert Chun ChenDepartment of Neuroradiology, Singapore General hospital, Singapore.

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Abstract

Background: Lymphomatosis cerebri (LC) is a rare manifestation of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) with only a few cases reported in the literature, appearing as diffuse infiltrating process rather than a solitary mass. It is a non-Hodgkin's type of lymphoma and is usually of the B-cell type origin. Purpose: We intend to report this unique case of LC which came across as a diagnostic challenge. Methods: A 53-year-old gentleman presented with complaints of two episodes of seizures 24 h apart followed by postictal confusion for 10-15 min. He underwent multiple MRI scans and underwent a biopsy of the lesion which reported infection, but he did not benefit from the treatment. Result: The imaging was reviewed, suspicion of LC was raised and a review of histopathology was requested which later confirmed primary CNS lymphoma. Conclusion: LC is a rare but established manifestation of PCNSL which mimics multiple other conditions. Understanding of the imaging pattern is important in making the diagnosis and differentiating it from other mimic conditions.

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