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Primary CNS lymphoma: lymphomatous meningitis presenting as a cauda equina lesion in an AIDS patient.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2207891     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Neurologic complications of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) most often present as brain dysfunction and/or a polyneuropathy. We describe a unique neurological problem of a woman with AIDS who presented with a cauda equina mass due to primary CNS lymphoma. She subsequently developed a fulminant lymphomatous meningitis and died. Although previously rare, primary spinal cord lymphoma is expected to be encountered more often with the current AIDS epidemic and may be difficult to distinguish from infectious mass lesions.
Authors:
P Klein; G Zientek; S R VandenBerg; E Lothman
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques     Volume:  17     ISSN:  0317-1671     ISO Abbreviation:  Can J Neurol Sci     Publication Date:  1990 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-11-20     Completed Date:  1990-11-20     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0415227     Medline TA:  Can J Neurol Sci     Country:  CANADA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  329-31     Citation Subset:  IM; X    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurology, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville 22908.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
Adult
Brain Neoplasms / complications*,  pathology
Caudate Nucleus / pathology*
Humans
Lymphoma / complications*,  pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Meningitis / complications*,  pathology

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