Neurolymphomatosis of the thoracic sympathetic chain

Neurolymphomatosis (NL) is defined as lymphomatous invasion of cranial or peripheral nerves by non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). While most cases of NL are due to secondary dissemination from systemic or CNS sites, in rare cases it can be the primary manifestation of the malignancy.1–3 Early recognition of the disease and its precise neuroanatomic localization is critical for successful treatment.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: PET, All Clinical Neurology, Hematologic, Nerve tumor, All Pain CLINICAL/SCIENTIFIC NOTES Source Type: research