Primary Hypothalamic Lymphoma in an Adult Male: A Case Report and Literature Review

Journal Title: Oman Medical Journal - Year 2018, Vol 33, Issue 4

Abstract

Primary central nervous system lymphoma is a well-known entity. However, the hypothalamus is a rare location, especially in adults. Few cases of secondary lymphomas have been reported. We report a case of primary hypothalamic lymphoma in an adult male with normal pituitary functions. Lymphoma should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis of lesions involving the hypothalamic/third ventricular area.

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Humam Nisar Tanki, Khursheed Nayil Malik, Rumana Makhdoomi, Shaheen Feroz, Altaf Umaŕ Ramzan

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  • EP ID EP331851
  • DOI 10.5001/omj.2018.63
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Humam Nisar Tanki, Khursheed Nayil Malik, Rumana Makhdoomi, Shaheen Feroz, Altaf Umaŕ Ramzan (2018). Primary Hypothalamic Lymphoma in an Adult Male: A Case Report and Literature Review. Oman Medical Journal, 33(4), 346-351. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-331851