2015
DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.54.3283
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Interleukin 10 Level in the Cerebrospinal Fluid as a Possible Biomarker for Lymphomatosis Cerebri

Abstract: A 71-year-old immunocompetent man developed cognitive decline and gait disturbance. Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed bilateral diffuse leukoencephalopathy without a mass lesion. An analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) showed elevated levels of interleukin (IL)-10. The condition of the patient progressively deteriorated, and intravenous high-dose steroids proved ineffective. Detection of nondestructive, diffusely infiltrating, large B-cell lymphoma in biopsy and autopsy specimens led to a di… Show more

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“…Até o momento, na literatura médica há apenas 27 artigos que se referem diretamente à linfomatose cerebral, descrevendo um total de 44 indivíduos com esta doença 5,6,8 .…”
Section: Bakshi Et Al 1 Descreveram Dois Casos De Indivíduos Com Demunclassified
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“…Até o momento, na literatura médica há apenas 27 artigos que se referem diretamente à linfomatose cerebral, descrevendo um total de 44 indivíduos com esta doença 5,6,8 .…”
Section: Bakshi Et Al 1 Descreveram Dois Casos De Indivíduos Com Demunclassified
“…A maior parte dos indivíduos são europeus (43,2%), seguidos pelos asiáticos (34,1%) e, por último, norte-americanos e canadenses (22,7%). Apenas raramente os indivíduos são imunossuprimidos (6,8%) 5,6,8 . Nossa paciente era do gênero feminino, dentro da faixa etária descrita e imunocompetente.…”
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