Central nervous system lymphoma symptoms?

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My friend's father is nearly 68 years old this year. In February last year, he had a fever for a long time and was found to have intracranial lymphoma. But at that time, because it was in the corpus callosum, it was deep, so the doctor said that it was not suitable for surgery. He only did radiotherapy, and the effect was better after radiotherapy. MR showed that the lymphoma had dispersed, but it recurred in July. After the recurrence, he underwent surgery to open a small hole to take tissue biopsy, Diagnosed as non Hodgkin's lymphoma - diffuse B-cell, now do 6 courses of chemotherapy, the effect is better, let's have a look.

Central nervous system lymphoma symptoms?

The causes of central nervous system lymphadenopathy basically include tumor organ transplant recipients (diseases caused by receiving organs), AIDS patients (diseases caused by infection), and congenital immunodeficiency patients. These three patients are the most susceptible groups in clinic, which need special attention.

At present, the main examinations of patients with central nervous system lymphoma in medicine include MRI examination, X-ray of the head, increased lymphocytes in peripheral blood leukocytes, cytological examination of cerebrospinal fluid, electrocardiogram (ECG of most patients is abnormal), CT examination (high-density or equal density mass shadow), and stereotactic biopsy.

The course of disease of central nervous system lymphoma is relatively short. Generally speaking, the time of most patients is about 6 months. The main symptoms and signs are caused by the pathological space occupying effect or diffuse brain edema. The early manifestations are headache, vomiting and other high intracranial pressure symptoms, and may be accompanied by mental changes.

matters needing attention

After cure, patients with central nervous system lymphoma should also receive regular reexamination in the hospital to prevent recurrence of central nervous system lymphoma, early detection and early treatment, so as to prevent further aggravation of the disease.