Aggressive primary scalp lymphoma mimicking an acute epidural hematoma : Case report and review of the literature

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BACKGROUND: Cutaneous Central Follicular Lymphoma (CCFL) is a type B cutaneous lymphoma with a usually indolent course. Scalp localization of CCFL is extremely rare, we report a new case mimicking an epidural hematoma, and showing a rapid progression with aggressive infiltration of skin, calvaria, dura and brain parenchyma.

CASE REPORT: A 58-year-old patient with an unlabeled polymalformative syndrome was admitted to the Emergency department following a head injury secondary to a self-resolving tonic-clonic epileptic seizure. The initial CT-scan was interpreted as a minor subcutaneous and epidural hematoma initially deemed for conservative management. Within 4 days, the patient showed a progressive neurological deterioration culminating into a stuporous status which prompted a constrast-enhanced brain MRI. The scan revealed a multilayered solid lesion, extending from the subgaleal compartment to the subdural space, threatening the integrity of overlying skin and causing infiltration of the brain parenchyma. Following emergency neurosurgical excision a definitive histology diagnosis of central follicular lymphoma was made. A focused chemotherapy with high-dose Methotrexate with R-CHOP protocol led to disease control until the latest follow up at 2 years.

CONCLUSION: To our knowledge, this case represents the first CCFL invading the brain parenchyma and the second extending to the dura. Although such tumor is usually indolent the aggressive behavior herein reported extend the differential diagnosis to high-grade meningiomas, sarcomas, and metastases. Prognostication and appropriate adjuvant treatment require prompt surgical excision and histological confirmation.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:68

Enthalten in:

Neuro-Chirurgie - 68(2022), 5 vom: 02. Okt., Seite e34-e39

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Thibault, C [VerfasserIn]
Chibbaro, S [VerfasserIn]
Ganau, M [VerfasserIn]
Nicolae, A [VerfasserIn]
Todeschi, J [VerfasserIn]
Mallereau, C-H [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Calvaria
Case Reports
Central nervous system
Chemotherapy
Journal Article
Lymphoma
Methotrexate
Review
Subgaleal lesion
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Date Completed 28.09.2022

Date Revised 28.09.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.neuchi.2022.03.005

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NLM340059575