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Primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma (PISCL) survival is influenced by age, race, marital status, histology, stage, and diagnosis year. Follicular lymphoma and recent diagnosis improve survival, while nonwhite race, older age, unmarried status, and higher stage worsen it.

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  • Oncology
  • Neurology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma (PISCL) is a rare condition with limited understanding of its progression.
  • Identifying factors influencing survival in PISCL patients is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To clarify factors associated with survival in patients diagnosed with primary intramedullary spinal cord lymphoma.
  • To analyze the impact of patient and disease characteristics on PISCL prognosis.

Main Methods:

  • A population-based cohort study using data from the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database (1973-2012).
  • Inclusion of patients with a histological diagnosis of primary lymphoma of the spinal cord (C72.0).
  • Multivariable survival analysis (accelerated failure time regression) to identify predictors of PISCL-related death.

Main Results:

  • The study included 346 PISCL patients; 39.0% experienced PISCL-related death.
  • Survival was positively associated with follicular lymphoma and more recent diagnosis.
  • Survival was negatively associated with nonwhite race, older age, unmarried status, and higher tumor stage.

Conclusions:

  • Age, race, marital status, tumor histology, tumor stage, and year of diagnosis significantly impact PISCL survival.
  • While many PISCL deaths occur within the first year, slow progression can occur beyond this period.