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Central nervous system involvement in hairy cell leukemia
Klinische Wochenschrift
|May 2, 1985
Summary
Central nervous system involvement by hairy cell leukemia is rare. This case highlights successful treatment with intrathecal methotrexate and alpha interferon, despite a fungal meningitis complication.
Area of Science:
- Hematology
- Neurology
- Oncology
Background:
- Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare chronic lymphoid leukemia.
- Central nervous system (CNS) involvement in HCL is uncommon but can lead to significant morbidity.
- Diagnosis and management of CNS HCL require specialized approaches.