Case report: magnetic resonance imaging of primary lymphoma of the cauda equina

Malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system is usually confined within the cranium, with primary involvement of the spinal cord and nerve roots being very rare. The occurrence of primary lymphoma in the cauda equina in a 16-year-old Chinese male is reported. Contrast enhancement during magnetic...

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Published in:British journal of radiology 1996-11, Vol.69 (827), p.1057-1060
Main Authors: Ooi, G C, Peh, W C, Fung, C F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Cauda Equina - pathology
Gadolinium DTPA
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Organometallic Compounds
Pentetic Acid - analogs & derivatives
Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms - diagnosis
Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma - diagnosis
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Summary:Malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system is usually confined within the cranium, with primary involvement of the spinal cord and nerve roots being very rare. The occurrence of primary lymphoma in the cauda equina in a 16-year-old Chinese male is reported. Contrast enhancement during magnetic resonance imaging is useful in accurately demonstrating disease extent prior to surgery.
ISSN:0007-1285
DOI:10.1259/0007-1285-69-827-1057