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B Cell Lymphoma of the Brain Stem Masquerading as Myasthenia
JNNP 72:271-273, Shams,P.N.,et al, 2002
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Article Abstract
A 54 year old man is described with signs compatible with ocular myasthenia gravis and an apparent excellent response to pyridostigmine. Subsequent clinical progression and further investigation suggested the presence of an inflammatory brain stem lesion, which responded to corticosteroid therapy. Although PCNSL is rare, it must be considered in all patients with brain stem syndromes, and in all patients 50 years or older with contrast enhancing focal lesions.
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