Stroke Mimicking Encephalopathy as an Initial Manifestation of Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Journal of Clinical Neurology
; : 97-100, 2009.
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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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Linfócitos B
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Infarto Cerebral
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Linfoma de Células B
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Acidente Vascular Cerebral
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Leucoencefalopatias
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Marcha
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Linfoma
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Humans
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Journal of Clinical Neurology
Ano de publicação:
2009
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