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Brain lymphoma: usefulness of the magnetic resonance spectroscopy

Authors: Sophie Taillibert, Rémy Guillevin, Carole Menuel, Marc Sanson, Khê Hoang-Xuan, Jacques Chiras, Hugues Duffau

Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology | Issue 2/2008

Abstract

The diagnosis of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) should always be considered as an emergency because of the therapeutic consequences it implies. In immunocompetent patients, it relies on stereotactic biopsy. Unfortunately, clinical and radiological features may be misleading and delay the diagnostic procedure. The case we report here illustrates the contribution of magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the diagnostic approach of a very atypical PCNSL.

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Title: Brain lymphoma: usefulness of the magnetic resonance spectroscopy
Authors: Sophie Taillibert
Rémy Guillevin
Carole Menuel
Marc Sanson
Khê Hoang-Xuan
Jacques Chiras
Hugues Duffau
Publication date: 01-01-2008
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Neuro-Oncology / Issue 2/2008
Print ISSN: 0167-594X
Electronic ISSN: 1573-7373
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11060-007-9468-2

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