An unusual case of primary anaplastic large cell central nervous system lymphoma: an 8-year success story

An unusual case of primary anaplastic large cell central nervous system lymphoma: an 8-year success story

Primary central nervous system anaplastic large cell lymphoma (PCNS ALCL) is rare, with only three adult patients reported. We describe a patient with PCNS ALCL with the longest follow-up period so far reported. The patient was successfully treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient is...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2011-02, Vol.2011 (feb24 1), p.bcr1120103550-bcr1120103550
Main Authors: Vivekanandan, Sindu, Dickinson, Peter, Bessell, Eric, O'Connor, Simon
Format: Article
Language:eng
Subjects:
Brain Neoplasms - therapy
Chemotherapy
Europe (West)
Histology
Humans
Lymphocytes
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Large-Cell, Anaplastic - therapy
Male
Nervous system
Quality of life
Radiation therapy
Rare Disease
Remission Induction
Sperm
Time Factors
White
Young Adult
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Summary:Primary central nervous system anaplastic large cell lymphoma (PCNS ALCL) is rare, with only three adult patients reported. We describe a patient with PCNS ALCL with the longest follow-up period so far reported. The patient was successfully treated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy. The patient is well, independent and in full-time employment and has no residual neurological deficit. He has normal mental status, has a full head of hair and has fathered a healthy child.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X