Primary central nervous system immunocytoma: MRI and spectroscopy

Neuroradiology. 2000 Oct;42(10):738-41. doi: 10.1007/s002340000392.

Abstract

We report on a young woman with a primary cerebral immunocytoma. Most primary cerebral nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) are highly malignant undifferentiated B-cell tumours, there are few data on the clinical course, MRI and spectroscopy findings of this rare PCNSL subtype. MRI revealed a radially enhancing tumour with mild perifocal oedema. MR spectroscopy indicated low cell turnover. Slow clinical progression, no significant changes with treatment, and imaging findings were consistent with a low-grade malignant tumour.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brain / pathology
  • Central Nervous System Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Leukemia, Lymphocytic, Chronic, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy