Malignant B-сell lymphoma of the anterior visual pathway

Zh Vopr Neirokhir Im N N Burdenko. 2014;78(4):59-66.
[Article in English, Russian]

Abstract

This work was aimed at studying the optimal diagnosis methods and features of clinical signs of malignant B-cell lymphoma of the anterior visual pathways and choosing the most reasonable treatment method. Six immunocompetent patients with lymphomas in the chiasm-sellar region were examined. The outcomes of high-dose methothrexate chemotherapy and radiotherapy in these patients are analyzed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic / therapeutic use*
  • Chemoradiotherapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / therapy
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use*
  • Middle Aged
  • Visual Pathways / pathology*

Substances

  • Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
  • Methotrexate