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Central nervous system involvement by cutaneous T cell lymphoma
S A Grevelink1, G N Fuller, E A Olsen
1Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
|September 1, 1991
Summary
Central nervous system (CNS) involvement in cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) is rare. This study reviews 31 cases, highlighting risk factors, diagnostic methods, and treatment options for this uncommon complication.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dermatology
- Oncology
Background:
- Cutaneous T cell lymphoma (CTCL) rarely affects the central nervous system (CNS).
- CNS involvement in CTCL is often overlooked in standard treatment protocols.
- Early recognition and management are crucial for patient outcomes.