An update on primary central nervous system lymphoma.
The most important recent advance in treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma has been the introduction of high-dose methotrexate-based chemotherapy. Convincing data demonstrate that the regimens of such chemotherapy improve survival compared with historical controls treated with radiotherapy alone. However, the optical treatment approach is still unclear and therapy can be associated with long-term neurotoxicity. Current research focuses on maximizing survival while minimizing neurologic sequelae.
Iwamoto
Fabio M
FM
Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10021, USA.
DeAngelis
Lisa M
LM
D016543:Central Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008228:Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011379:Prognosis