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Primary lymphoma of the skull base

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This case demonstrates the rare finding of a primary malignant lymphoma of the frontobasis and ethmoidal cells in a patient presenting with progressive loss of vision. Computed tomography and MRI demonstrated a homogenously enhancing tumour with extensive bony destructions of the skull base. After transsphenoidal biopsy, histology revealed a highly malignant primary B-cell lymphoma. The patient was further treated with immunochemotherapy. Tissue diagnosis is, therefore, crucial before a definitive therapy is instituted.

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  1. Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital of the University of Technology, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52057, Aachen, Germany

    F. J. Hans & M. H. T. Reinges

  2. Department of Neuropathology, University Hospital of the University of Technology, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52057, Aachen, Germany

    K. Nolte

  3. Department of Neuroradiology, University Hospital of the University of Technology, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52057, Aachen, Germany

    P. Reipke & T. Krings

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Hans, F.J., Reinges, M.H.T., Nolte, K. et al. Primary lymphoma of the skull base. Neuroradiology 47, 539–542 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-005-1394-4

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