Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL): other investigations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on primary central nervous system lymphoma (pcnsl): other investigations: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis The cytology is normal in >50% β2 microglobulin may be positive Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be positive for Epstein Barr virus (EBV) Other imaging…

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis

  • The cytology is normal in >50%
  • β2 microglobulin may be positive
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) may be positive for Epstein Barr virus (EBV)

Other imaging investigations

Slit lamp examination

Other investigations

References

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  3. Kuker W, Nagele T, Korfel A, et al. Primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL): MRI features at presentation in 100 patients. J Neuro Oncol 2005; 72:169-177.
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