A Rare Presentation of Follicular Lymphoma: Cerebellar Involvement, Successfully Treated with a Combination of Radiotherapy and Chemotherapy
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The central nervous system (CNS) is an important area of involvement for both high-grade, aggressive primary and secondary lymphomas. Although follicular lymphoma represents a low-grade histology, it may rarely present with CNS involvement. Here, we describe a patient diagnosed with follicular lymphoma who was presented with cerebellar involvement.
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دوره 45 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013