Essentials for early diagnosis of primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma. How to suspect primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma early and proceed to invasive biopsy? A case report and literature review
Seiji Shigekawa,
Akihiro Inoue,
Yukihiro Miyazaki
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma (PISCL) is an extremely rare condition. Early diagnosis is very difficult due to the nonspecific clinical and imaging findings. A biopsy is essential for a definitive diagnosis, but courage is required to perform the surgery. Here, we present a case of PISCL and suggest useful indicators for accurate diagnosis of this pathological entity.
Case Description:
A 70-year-old woman presented with subacute bilateral lower-limb paralysis, disturbance of warm … Show more
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