Stroke Mimicking Encephalopathy as an Initial Manifestation of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Journal of Clinical Neurology
;
: 97-100, 2009.
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in English
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| ID: wpr-221818
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Systemic lymphoma can be difficult to recognize due to its diverse manifestations. Paraneoplastic leukoencephalopathy has rarely been reported in the context of lymphoma. CASE REPORT We report a 45-year-old man with systemic lymphoma whose initial manifestation was sudden-onset leukoencephalopathy, mimicking stroke. This patient, who was eventually diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, initially presented with sudden cognitive impairment and gait disturbance. Radiological studies suggested a paraneoplastic leukoencephalopathy. Chemotherapy for lymphoma resulted in clinical and radiological improvement.CONCLUSIONS:
The presented case indicates that diffuse large B-cell lymphoma may initially appear as a treatable leukoencephalopathy.
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Main subject:
B-Lymphocytes
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Cerebral Infarction
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Lymphoma, B-Cell
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Stroke
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Leukoencephalopathies
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Gait
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Lymphoma
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Clinical Neurology
Year:
2009
Type:
Article
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