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Primary intracerebral Hodgkin's lymphoma
T P Doorly1, M A Farrell, J Phillips
1Richmond Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery, St. Laurence's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|August 1, 1987
Summary
This case study presents a 51-year-old man with primary intracerebral Hodgkin's lymphoma. The patient achieved complete remission after surgical excision, intrathecal chemotherapy, and whole-brain irradiation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Primary intracerebral Hodgkin's lymphoma is a rare malignancy.
- This condition presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- A 51-year-old male presented with primary intracerebral Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- The patient underwent a multimodal treatment approach.
Findings:
- Surgical excision, intrathecal chemotherapy, and whole-brain irradiation were employed.
- One-year follow-up showed no evidence of intracranial or systemic Hodgkin's lymphoma recurrence.
Implications:
- This case highlights the efficacy of aggressive multimodal therapy for primary intracerebral Hodgkin's lymphoma.
- Further research into the histogenesis and optimal treatment strategies for this rare entity is warranted.