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Primary Cerebral Lymphoma (PCL)
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Primary Cerebral Lymphoma (PCL)
Primary lymphoma of the brain is cancer of the lymph cells that starts in the brain.Brain lymphoma; Cerebral lymphoma; Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system; Lymphoma- brain.The cause of primary brain lymphoma ...
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Seizures
Personality Change
Visual Disturbance
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Causes
The cause of primary brain lymphoma is unknown. It is more common in people ages 45- 70.Patients who have a weakened ...
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Tests
The following tests may be performed to help diagnose a primary lymphoma of the brain:.Biopsy of the brain CSF cell c...
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However, chemotherapy may increase survival by 3- 4 years, or longer. The chemotherapy is usually high doses of metho...
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methotrexate
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Trexall
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Risk Factors
Organ Transplantation
Heart Transplant
Weakened Immune System
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Complications
Possible complications include:Chemotherapy side effects, including low blood countsRadiation side effects, including...
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Prevention
No known prevention
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Oncologist
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