Cerebral Localized Marginal Zone Lymphoma Presenting as Hypothalamic-Pituitary Region Disorder

Introduction: Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma is a rare disease which can be considerably difficult to recognize and diagnose when signs of systemic involvement are absent. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 57-year-old woman with initial olfactory disturbance, followed by psychosis, diabetes...

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Published in:Case reports in neurology 2011-05, Vol.3 (2), p.129-135
Main Authors: Broussalis, E., Kraus, J., Kunz, A.B., Luthringshausen, G., McCoy, M., Muss, W., Hutarew, G., Ladurner, G., Trinka, E., Killer-Oberpfalzer, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue
Diabetes insipidus
Lymphoma
Mesencephalon
Olfactory disorder
Published: May 2011
Symptomatic psychosis
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Summary:Introduction: Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma is a rare disease which can be considerably difficult to recognize and diagnose when signs of systemic involvement are absent. Case Presentation: We report the case of a 57-year-old woman with initial olfactory disturbance, followed by psychosis, diabetes insipidus and hypothalamic eating disorder as an uncommon clinical presentation of marginal zone B-cell lymphoma. Conclusion: Marginal zone B-cell lymphoma should be considered as a potential differential diagnosis in patients with hypothalamic disturbances.
ISSN:1662-680X
1662-680X
DOI:10.1159/000329342