Title of article
Brain Involvement in Hodgkin s Disease after 15 years passed of remission: Report of a Case
Author/Authors
Payandeh, Mehrdad kermanshah university of medical sciences - Taleghany Hospital - Hematology-oncology department, ايران , Aeinfar, Mehrnoush kermanshah university of medical sciences - Taleghany Hospital - Hematology-oncology department, ايران , Zare, Mohamad Erfan kermanshah university of medical sciences - research center, ايران , Yusefi, Hooshang Blood Transfusion Center, ايران , Soltanian, Ebrahim Blood Transfusion Center, ايران
From page
34
To page
38
Abstract
The case of a 52 old women with Hodgkin s disease of 15 years duration is described. During 4 months ago when she be in the remission phase during every 6 months her follow up she complaint with paranoid minds, urinary incontinency, headache, dizziness and blurred vision started. Papilledema and left hemiparesia were detected. Brain MRI pointed to intracranial invasion by the disease. Therapeutic test with steroids brought to amelioration; therefore, subsequent skull irradiation and chemotherapy were given which improved her condition markedly. For the diagnosis we need newer diagnostic procedures that enable for correct diagnosis of intracranial involvement in Hodgkin s disease. In doubtful cases, therapeutic test with steroids, followed by chemotherapy and skull irradiation, are indicated, and surgery should be advised only if these measures fail.
Keywords
Hodgkin s disease , Psychosis , Brain involvement , Papilledema , Hemiparesia , Steroid treatment
Journal title
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Journal title
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research (IJHOSCR)
Record number
2564476
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