Primary hypothalamic lymphoma in an adult male : a case report and literature review

الملخص EN

Primary central nervous system lymphoma is a well-known entity.

However, the hypothalamus is a rare location, especially in adults.

Few cases of secondary lymphomas have been reported.

We report a case of primary hypothalamic lymphoma in an adult male with normal pituitary functions.

Lymphoma should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis of lesions involving the hypothalamic/third ventricular area