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Li G, Hou X, Fu Y, He D, Zhang D. Association between surgery and increased survival in primary central nervous system lymphoma: a retrospective cohort study. Sci Rep 2025; 15:3816. [PMID: 39885272 PMCID: PMC11782580 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-88351-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2025] [Indexed: 02/01/2025] Open
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This study investigated the effect of surgery on the prognosis of patients with primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) using data from the surveillance, epidemiology, and end results (SEER) database. A cohort of 5932 patients was analyzed, with 1466 undergoing surgical intervention (780 subtotal resection (STR), 686 gross total resection (GTR)) and 4466 receiving no surgery or biopsy only. The median age of the study population was 61.5 years. The median survival was 24.0 months for STR, 30.0 months for GTR, and 18.0 months for non-surgical patients (P < 0.001). Multivariate Cox regression analyses showed that the adjusted hazard ratio (HR) for STR was 0.77 (95% CI 0.70-0.85, P < 0.001) for overall survival (OS) and 0.74 (95% CI 0.66-0.83, P < 0.001) for cancer-specific survival (CSS). For GTR, the adjusted HR was 0.73 (95% CI 0.65-0.80, P < 0.001) for OS and 0.73 (95% CI 0.65-0.82, P < 0.001) for CSS. These results remained robust even after subgroup analyses, sensitivity analyses and propensity score matching (PSM). No significant interactions were observed in any subgroup. These findings indicate that surgery may improve the survival of patients with PCNSL, though further research is needed to confirm these findings. A key limitation is the inability to stratify patients by performance status and lesion number, critical for assessing resective surgery suitability.
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- Gangping Li
- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450008, China
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- College of Medicine, Xi'an International University, Xi'an, 710077, China
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- Department of Hematology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450008, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Tangdu Hospital, Second Affiliated Hospital of Air Force Military Medical University, No. 1 Xinsi Road, Xi'an, 710077, China.
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- Department of Medical Records Management, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University & Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, 450008, China.
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Saad T, Tuck A, Golestani F, Smith P, McCulloch R. Primary central nervous system lymphoma: a practical guide for neurologists. Pract Neurol 2023:pn-2022-003656. [PMID: 36823116 DOI: 10.1136/pn-2022-003656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Primary central nervous system lymphoma is rare, comprising 4% of intracranial neoplasms. Although haematologists or oncologists subsequently manage the condition, it is often neurologists who first make, or at least suspect, the diagnosis. This article reviews the disease, its clinical and radiological features and details the work-up needed to achieve a diagnosis (namely histological or cytological confirmation) and to prepare the patient for treatment. We note the importance of brain biopsy, the role of corticosteroids and the varied treatment options.
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- Toni Saad
- Department of Neurology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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- Department of Neurology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK.,Neuroradiology, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK
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- Haematology, Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester, UK
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Stifano V, Della Pepa GM, Offi M, Montano N, Carcagnì A, Pallini R, Lauretti L, Olivi A, D'Alessandris QG. Resection versus biopsy for management of primary central nervous system lymphoma: a meta-analysis. Neurosurg Rev 2023; 46:37. [PMID: 36645525 DOI: 10.1007/s10143-022-01931-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 12/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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The role of surgery in the management of primary central nervous system lymphomas (PCNSL) is currently confined to diagnosis. However, over recent years, an increasing number of papers have suggested a possible positive prognostic impact of surgery in selected cases. The present work aims to perform a meta-analysis of the available literature evidence. A meta-analysis with meta-regression on the role of surgical resection compared to biopsy in the management of PCNSL was conducted according to the PRISMA statement, searching MEDLINE via PubMed and Embase. The random effect model was used. The quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE framework. After screening 1395 records, we included 11 papers in our analysis. Patients who underwent surgical resection harbored superficial and single-lesion tumors. At 1-, 2-, and 5-year follow-up, progression-free survival did not differ between the two groups, while overall survival favored resection, even if in a non-significant fashion. Meta-regression analysis showed that the overall survival rate at 2 years, but not at 1 or 5 years, was significantly influenced by tumor location. There were no differences in terms of age, sex, Karnofsky performance status, adjuvant therapy, or procedure-related complications. Overall, the quality of evidence is low. The results of the present meta-analysis do not change the current standard of care for PCNSL. However, surgery could be non-inferior to biopsy with an acceptable risk profile in selected patients harboring single and superficial lesions. The low quality of evidence prompts future randomized studies.
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- Vito Stifano
- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Facility of Epidemiology and Biostatistics - Gemelli Generator, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Largo A. Gemelli, 8, 00168, Rome, Italy
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Wang YX, Huang Y, Xu XP, Chen BB, Lin ZG, Ma Y, Ding TL, Wang Q. Curative effect of methotrexate combined with teniposide in the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma. Oncol Lett 2020; 19:2097-2106. [PMID: 32194707 PMCID: PMC7039052 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2020.11328] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The present study aimed to investigate the curative effect of high-dose methotrexate (HD-MTX) combined with teniposide (Vm26) vs. HD-MTX alone in the treatment of primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL), in order to provide data for assisting decisions associated with clinical treatment. Data from 56 patients with PCNSL admitted in Shanghai Huashan Hospital (Shanghai, China) from January 2009 to December 2014 were included into the present study. Clinical data, curative effects and prognosis of patients in these two groups were retrospectively analyzed using SPSS 20 statistical software. In the HD-MTX+Vm26 group, 12 patients (42.85%) achieved complete remission (CR) and 10 patients (35.71%) achieved partial remission (PR), while in the HD-MTX group 7 patients (25%) achieved CR and 11 patients (39.29%) achieved PR (P=0.158). The median progression-free survival (PFS) time was 22 months in the HD-MTX+Vm26 group and 12 months in the HD-MTX group (P=0.019). The median overall survival time was 57 months in the HD-MTX+Vm26 group, and 28 months in the HD-MTX group (P=0.013). Compared with HD-MTX alone, the combined treatment of HD-MTX+Vm26 had an improved curative effect in the treatment of PCNSL, effectively controlled tumor progression in patients, prolonged survival time and improved prognosis. Age was an independent prognostic factor in patients with PCNSL. Patients with an age of ≤60 years exhibited longer PFS compared with patients with an age of >60 years.
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- Yi-Xia Wang
- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China.,Department of Hematology, The Second People's Hospital of Kashi, Xinjiang 844000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, The Second People's Hospital of Kashi, Xinjiang 844000, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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- Department of Hematology, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, Shanghai 200040, P.R. China
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Boshrabadi AP, Naiem A, Ghazi Mirsaeid SS, Yarandi KK, Amirjamshidi A. Hydrocephalus as the sole presentation of primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the brain: Report of a case and review of literature. Surg Neurol Int 2017; 8:165. [PMID: 28840069 PMCID: PMC5551293 DOI: 10.4103/sni.sni_446_16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2016] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background: The most common lymphoid malignancy in adults is diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). The median age of occurrence of DLBCL is between 6th and 7th decade of life, although some other types of aggressive non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas (NHL) are present in younger age. Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is an uncommon type of extranodal NHL, which is either more prevalent or is diagnosed more often than before. Case Description: A 22-year-old man with ventriculoperitoneal shunt (VPS) performed at another center was referred with manifestations of shunt malfunction, unusual behavior, dysphasia, and hallucination. The shunt malfunction was handled appropriately several times and exploration of the enhancing cystic temporal lesion confirmed the diagnosis of DLBCL. Conclusion: In this communication, we intend to highlight the issue that hydrocephalus refractory to several interventions can be the sole manifestation of PCNSL and needs special clinical considerations.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Onur I, Crane GM, Maleki Z. Cytomorphologic and Flow Cytometric Analysis of Cerebrospinal Fluid with T-Cell Lymphoma Involvement: A Retrospective Study of Rare Cases. Acta Cytol 2015; 59:325-31. [PMID: 26315545 DOI: 10.1159/000439106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2015] [Accepted: 07/31/2015] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the efficacy of conventional cytomorphologic analysis and flow cytometry (FC) in the diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). STUDY DESIGN We performed a retrospective review of CSF samples from 2002 to 2012 that showed involvement of a T-cell lymphoma, either by cytomorphologic analysis and/or FC. Patients' demographics, clinical history and follow-up were assessed. RESULTS Thirty-nine CSF samples were identified from 9 patients. A definitive diagnosis of T-cell lymphoma involvement was made by cytomorphologic analysis and FC in 6 (15.4%) and 39 (100.0%) specimens, respectively. In specimens with definitive cytopathologic diagnoses, the cytomorphologic features included increased cellularity, a monotonous lymphoid population and large, atypical lymphoid cells. Considering cytomorphologic features only, 9 specimens demonstrated atypical lymphocytes not fulfilling the criteria for malignancy, and 24 specimens were negative for malignancy. CONCLUSIONS CSF with T-cell lymphoma involvement may yield paucicellular or acellular specimens depending on the volume of the CSF, the time interval between specimen collection and specimen processing and the application of preservative to CSF. The rate of detection of T-cell lymphoma in the CSF by FC is unequivocally higher than by cytomorphologic analysis. Careful attention to clinical history is crucial, as FC testing may be tailored to evaluate for T-cell lymphoproliferative disorders in limited samples.
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- Irem Onur
- Divisions of Cytopathology and Hematopathology, Department of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Md., USA
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Liu W, Xue J, Yu S, Chen Q, Li X, Yu R. Primary central nervous system lymphoma mimicking recurrent depressive disorder: A case report. Oncol Lett 2015; 9:1819-1821. [PMID: 25789049 PMCID: PMC4356351 DOI: 10.3892/ol.2015.2963] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2014] [Accepted: 01/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a rare subtype of extranodal non-Hodgkin lymphoma, which is limited to the central nervous system. Few studies are available reporting psychiatric symptoms as the initial and dominant presentation of PCNSL. The current study reports the case of a PCNSL patient with a history of major depressive disorder and coexisting rheumatoid arthritis (treated with methotrexate), who initially presented with recurrent depressive disorder that showed no response to antidepressant drug therapy. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed multiple mass lesions in the brain, and pathological examination of the biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the central nervous system. The present case demonstrated that PCNSL may affect mood in the early stages of the disease and thus, clinicians must be aware of this manifestation in patients with depressive disorder co-existing with immunosuppressive conditions, as early detection and appropriate treatment are important prognostic factors for PCNSL.
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- Weibo Liu
- Department of Psychiatry, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Pathology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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- Department of Radiology, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310009, P.R. China
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