MRI findings in lymphomatosis cerebri: description of a case and revision of the literature

J Neuroimaging. 2011 Apr;21(2):e183-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2010.00477.x.

Abstract

Lymphomatosis cerebri (LC) is a rare form of primary central nervous system lymphoma; we report a case of LC mainly involving the brainstem and cerebellum. This diagnosis should be considered in patients presenting with diffuse white matter disease, and a subacute clinical history of cognitive deficits, ataxic gait, and personality changes. We present our findings along with a review of the neuroradiological literature.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Male