Lymphomatoid granulomatosis of the central nervous system (CNS‐LYG) posing a management challenge. Issue 9 (7th September 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Soleja, Mohsin; Jaso, Jesse Manuel; Chen, Weina; Raisanen, Jack; Wysocki, Christian A.; Shen, Yu‐Min; Mickey, Bruce; Kumar, Kiran A.; Ramakrishnan Geethakumari, Praveen
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 9(2021)
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• Publication Date: 2021-09-07
• Subjects: EBV‐associated B‐cell lymphoproliferative disorder -- Epstein‐Barr virus -- immune thrombocytopenia -- lymphomatoid granulomatosis -- pulmonary embolism -- thrombosis; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4808
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Isolated central nervous system lymphomatoid granulomatosis (CNS‐LYG) can mimic aggressive glioblastomas. We describe a complex presentation of CNS‐LYG coexisting with immune thrombocytopenia successfully managed with rituximab and ultra‐low‐dose radiation therapy. Abstract : Isolated central nervous system lymphomatoid granulomatosis (CNS‐LYG) can mimic aggressive glioblastomas. We describe a complex presentation of CNS‐LYG coexisting with immune thrombocytopenia successfully managed with rituximab and ultra‐low‐dose radiation therapy.