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Novel diagnostic approaches in bing-neel syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21856555     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The central nervous system (CNS) manifestations of Waldenström's macroglobulinemia (WM) are known as the Bing-Neel syndrome (BNS). Patients with BNS can be classified into Group A and Group B based on the presence of lymphoplasmacytoid (LMP) cells within the brain parenchyma, leptomeninges, dura, and/or cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). To identify characteristic imaging findings for both Group A and Group B patients, we reviewed all 36 cases (26 referenced, 10 unreported) of proven WM with CNS symptoms, CSF analysis and/or biopsy, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain and/or spinal cord. Enhancement on MRI suggests invasion of the central neuraxis by LMP cells, and can help distinguish between Group A and Group B patients. In addition to differentiating true WM lesions in the CNS from ischemia, hyperviscosity events, and demyelinating lesions, evaluation of brain and spinal cord with gadolinium-enhanced MRI has the potential to guide management.
Authors:
K Ina Ly; Florian Fintelmann; Reza Forghani; Pamela W Schaefer; Ephraim P Hochberg; Fred H Hochberg
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Clinical lymphoma, myeloma & leukemia     Volume:  11     ISSN:  2152-2669     ISO Abbreviation:  Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk     Publication Date:  2011 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-08-22     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101525386     Medline TA:  Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk     Country:  United States    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  180-3     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Boston, MA.
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