Primary dural lymphoma: a report of two cases with review of the literature
Benouaich, A.; Delord, J-P.; Danjou, M.; Richaud, J.; Urocoste, E.; Soum, F.; Aziza, R.; Roche, H.
Revue Neurologique (Paris) 159(6-7 Part 1): 652-658
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-3787 PMID: 12910073 Document Number: 552702
Primary lymphoma arising in dura is exceedingly rare. We report the clinicopathologic findings of two patients with primary B-cell lymphoma of dura. Both were female, 38 and 45 years old. Prior to biopsy they were felt to have meningioma on preoperative magnetic resonance imagery. Histologically, tumors were classified as MALT-type lymphoma. Literature describe only 14 reports of similar entity. Primary lymphomas arising in dura appear to have a more favourable clinical course compared to PCNSL and may require a less aggressive treatment.