J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1981 Sep;10(2):619-624.
A Case of Malignant Lymphoma of the Cerebellum
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Eul Ji General Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, Seoul National University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- Primary malignant lymphoma of the central nervous system which is characterized by high radiosensitiveness is rarely reported in the literature. We have experienced a case of recurred cerebellar lymphoma whose criginal site was septal area. Though septal tumor disappeared completely after radiation, a large cerebellar tumor was found 2 years thereafter. After decompressive suboccipital craniectomy and partial tumor removal the patient's general condition improved so secondary radiation and chemotherapy were started. In the course of port-op therapy, the patient abruptly deteriorated and succumbed.
