Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL): MRI features

Evidence-based neurology checklist on primary central nervous system lymphoma (pcnsl): mri features: Main MRI features PCNSL usually manifests as a single lesion at presentation The diameter is at least 15mm It is iso-hypointense on T1 weighted It is hypointense on T2 The lesion is in contact with…

Main MRI features

  • PCNSL usually manifests as a single lesion at presentation
  • The diameter is at least 15mm
  • It is iso-hypointense on T1 weighted
  • It is hypointense on T2
  • The lesion is in contact with subarachnoid space

Other MRI features

Frequent locations of lesions

References

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