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A brain lymphoma is a type of malignancy (cancer). The term "primary" in this case means the cancer seems to have originated in the brain, not spread from somewhere else in the body.
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Symptoms
Personality changes; Confusion; Changes in speech; Changes in vision; Weakness in hands; Numbness to hot, cold, and pai...
Causes
The cause of primary brain lymphoma is unknown, but it is more common in people between the ages of 45 and 70. Patients...
Tests
The following tests may be performed to help diagnose a primary lymphoma of the brain: Biopsy of the brain - shows lymp...
Treatments
The initial treatment is usually with corticosteroids. However, chemotherapy increases survival in many individuals up ...
Complications
Possible complications include: Radiation side effects, including confusion, headaches, neurologic problems, and tissue...
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