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Published in: Journal of Neurology 8/2006

01-08-2006

Unusual MRI findings in primary central nervous system lymphoma presenting diffuse linear enhancements located in the perivascular space

Authors: Yasutaka Ichikawa, MD, Masayuki Maeda, MD, Masaki Ishida, MD, Kan Takeda, MD, Tadanori Hirano, MD

Published in: Journal of Neurology | Issue 8/2006

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Sirs: Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is an aggressive lymphoma that is confined to the cranio-spinal axis. We report a case of PCNSL showing unusual MRI findings with diffuse linear enhancements that appear to be located in perivascular spaces. …
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Metadata
Title
Unusual MRI findings in primary central nervous system lymphoma presenting diffuse linear enhancements located in the perivascular space
Authors
Yasutaka Ichikawa, MD
Masayuki Maeda, MD
Masaki Ishida, MD
Kan Takeda, MD
Tadanori Hirano, MD
Publication date
01-08-2006
Publisher
Steinkopff-Verlag
Published in
Journal of Neurology / Issue 8/2006
Print ISSN: 0340-5354
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1459
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-006-0165-4

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