title: Cauda equina lymphoma--a rare presentation of primary central nervous system lymphoma: case report and literature review.
abstract: The spinal cord is an extremely rare site for primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma (< 1%). Very few cases of primary cauda equina (including conus) lymphoma were previously reported. We report such a case, and with literature review, discuss their clinical features, operative and histopathological findings. Although rare, with an increasing incidence of CNS lymphoma, they should be considered in the differential diagnosis of intradural lesions. Furthermore, with intraoperative smear to establish diagnosis, extensive surgery can be avoided. The controversial role of glucocorticoids in the management of these patients is also discussed.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow, UK. marioteo@doctors.org.uk
authors: Mario K
authors: MK
authors: Teo
authors: Calan
authors: C
authors: Mathieson
authors: Ross
authors: R
authors: Carruthers
authors: Willie
authors: W
authors: Stewart
authors: Likhith
authors: L
authors: Alakandy
mesh_terms: D002420:Cauda Equina / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013120:Spinal Cord Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome