Primary central nervous system lymphoma: A mirror type presentation in an immunocompetent patient
Elizabeth Escamilla Chávez,
Julio César Delgado Arce,
Edinson David Berrio Perea
et al.
Abstract:Background:
Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a very rare extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The bilateral pattern, as we call it “mirror type”, has been identified in other CNS lesions such as gliomas, metastases, and demyelinating lesions, so the differential diagnosis includes imaging studies such as magnetic resonance imaging contrasted with spectroscopy, ruling out immunodeficiency or metastatic disease.
Case Description:
A 65-year-old female presented progressing headache, loss of memory… Show more
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