Primary central nervous system lymphomas : incorporating mri in the planning of treatment strategie

Abstract EN

Background : primary lymphoma of the central nervous system is becoming increasingly encountered secondary to the acquired immune-deficiency disorders.

MRI is rapidly evolving diagnostic tool in the management of the lymphomatous CNS primary infiltrates.

Methods and materials: 40 patients of the National Cancer Institute of Cairo University were studied by medium and high power MRI machines before and after intra-venous contrast enhancement.

Results : the cerebral lesions exhibited specific diagnostic criteria regarding the anatomical configuration, signal pattern, peri-focal oedema and response to steroids, such manifestations made.

Conclusion : MRI a highly reliable tool in the management of the disease.

The work proved that spinal cord primary lymphoma is a rare entity.