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Brain lymphoma; Cerebral lymphoma; Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system; Lymphoma - brain
Primary lymphoma of the brain is cancer of the lymph cells that starts in the brain.
The cause of primary brain lymphoma is unknown. It is more common in people ages 45 - 70.
Patients who have a weakened immune system are at greater risk for primary lymphoma of the brain. Common causes of a weakened immune system include:
Lymphoma is also linked to Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) infection, the virus that causes mononucleosis.
The incidence of primary brain lymphoma is rising, but it is still relatively rare.
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National Cancer Institute.