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Primary Cerebral Lymphoma (PCL) Learning Center

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Primary lymphoma of the brain is cancer of the lymph cells that starts in the brain.

Basic Info

Symptoms
Changes in speech; Changes in vision; Confusion; Fever; Hallucinations; Headaches; Numbness to hot, cold, and pain; P...
Causes
The cause of primary brain lymphoma is unknown. It is more common in people ages 45 - 70. Patients who have a weakene...
Tests
The following tests may be performed to help diagnose a primary lymphoma of the brain: Biopsy of the brain; CSF cell ...
Treatments
The condition is usually first treated with corticosteroids. However, chemotherapy may increase survival by 3 - 4 yea...
Complications
Possible complications include: Chemotherapy side effects, including low blood counts; Radiation side effects, includ...
Prevention
  • No known prevention

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