AI Article Synopsis
- Primary lymphoma is confined to the brain and central nervous system (CNS), while secondary lymphoma spreads to the CNS after affecting other body organs.
- The prognosis is worse for patients with secondary CNS lymphoma compared to primary cases.
- The text reports a case where secondary CNS lymphoma was misdiagnosed as a cerebral abscess due to its atypical characteristics, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Article Abstract
Primary lymphoma can occur in the brain and is restricted to the central nervous system (CNS). Secondary lymphoma involves the CNS after affecting other organs in the body. The prognosis is worse for secondary CNS lymphoma. Early diagnosis and treatment are mandatory. We report a case of secondary CNS lymphoma that was misdiagnosed as a cerebral abscess because of its unusual features.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11479668 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69468 | DOI Listing |
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