Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL): neurological features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on non-hodgkin’s lymphoma (nhl): neurological features: Risk factors for neurological involvement Age < 60 years High-grade lymphoma Raised serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) Hypoalbuminemia (< 35 g/L) Retroperitoneal lymph node involvement >1extranodal site…
Risk factors for neurological involvement
- Age < 60 years
- High-grade lymphoma
- Raised serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Hypoalbuminemia (< 35 g/L)
- Retroperitoneal lymph node involvement
- >1extranodal site involvement
Intracranial features
Spinal features
Peripheral nerve features
Ophthalmic features
References
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