Secondary CNS lymphoma (typical)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Secondary CNS lymphoma: the typical appearance in patients with normal immunity is a solitary enhancing mass. This is typically of high density on non contrast CT (NCCT), and shows enhancement on post contrast.

Secondary CNS Lymphoma - The typical appearance in patients with normal immunity is a solitary enhancing mass. This demonstrated typical restriction on DWI.

Case Discussion

Confirmed secondary CNS lymphoma. 

The typical appearance in patients with normal immunity is a solitary enhancing mass. This is typically of high density on non-contrast CT (NCCT), and demonstrated restriction on DWI.

Image courtesy of R. Larsen and A. Coulthard. Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Brisbane, Australia.

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