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Primary lymphoma of the brain - Symptom
Alternative Names
Brain lymphoma; Cerebral lymphoma; Primary lymphoma of the central nervous system; Lymphoma - brain
Symptoms:
- Personality changes
- Confusion
- Changes in speech
- Changes in vision
- Weakness in hands
- Numbness to hot, cold, and pain
- Headaches
- Seizures
- Hallucinations
Signs and tests:
The following tests may be performed to help diagnose a primary lymphoma of the brain:
- Biopsy of the brain -- shows lymphoma
- Head CT scan -- shows a brain lesion
- CSF total protein -- high
- CSF cell count -- shows increased white blood cells or lymphoma cells
- Reviewed last on: 6/10/2008
- James R. Mason, MD, Oncologist, Director, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program and Stem Cell Processing Lab, Scripps Clinic, Torrey Pines, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
References
National Cancer Institute.
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