An unusual presentation of primary malignant B-cell-type dural lymphoma
Low, Y.Yee.Sharon.; Lai, S.Hui.; Ng, W.Hoe.
Singapore Medical Journal 55(11): E187-E190
2014
ISSN/ISBN: 0037-5675 PMID: 25631982 Document Number: 673705
Primary malignant B-cell-type dural lymphoma is a rare subtype of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL). We herein report an unusual case of diffuse B-cell lymphoma that presents as a chronic subdural haematoma without extracranial involvement. The notable aspects of this case include the patient's immunocompetence, a short clinical history of symptom onset, rapid neurological deterioration and a fi nal diagnosis of high-grade PCNSL. This case highlights the challenges neurosurgeons face, especially in the emergency setting, when the disease manifests in varied presentations.