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ArticleFrontiers in oncology2025

Case Report and review of the literature: A rare cut - surgical resection of primary CNS EBV- positive T-cell lymphoma.

Lykourgos Anastasopoulos, Eirini Charalampopoulou, Theodoros Argyrakos, Fotis Bourlogiannis, Stefanos Korfias

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Lykourgos Anastasopoulos1st University Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos, Athens, Greece.
Eirini Charalampopoulou1st University Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos, Athens, Greece.
Theodoros ArgyrakosDepartment of Pathology, General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos, Athens, Greece.
Fotis Bourlogiannis1st University Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos, Athens, Greece.
Stefanos Korfias1st University Department of Neurosurgery, General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos, Athens, Greece.

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Abstract

Primary central nervous system T-cell lymphoma (PCNS-TCL) is an exceptionally rare entity, representing less than 5% of all PCNSLs. Its diagnosis is frequently delayed due to nonspecific radiologic features and an often absent or poor response to corticosteroid therapy. Here, we present a unique case of an immunocompetent 58-year-old male with a solitary, EBV-positive, T-cell lymphoma localized in the right temporal lobe. The lesion was refractory to corticosteroid therapy and ultimately required gross total resection (GTR) due to progressive neurological deterioration. Postoperative histopathological examination confirmed a cytotoxic T-cell phenotype with EBV positivity. The patient demonstrated immediate neurological improvement post-surgery. This case underscores the importance of considering T-cell lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of solitary intracranial masses and suggests that surgical intervention may be warranted in select cases.

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corticosteroid-refractoryEBER in situ hybridizationEBV-positive lymphomagross total resectionPCNS-TCLprimary CNS lymphomaT-cell lymphoma

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