Central nervous system localisation of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, description of two very distinct cases and a review of the literature

Central nervous system (CNS) localisation of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can induce various neurological symptoms. Unfamiliarity with this manifestation causes diagnostic delay. We present two cases of leptomeningeal CLL. These cases and our literature review emphasise that CNS localisation...

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Veröffentlicht in:Annals of hematology 2018-09, Vol.97 (9), p.1627-1632
Hauptverfasser: Timmers, Nyanza K. L. M., de Maar, Josanne S., van Kruijsdijk, Rob C. M., Klein, Saskia K.
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Zusammenfassung:Central nervous system (CNS) localisation of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can induce various neurological symptoms. Unfamiliarity with this manifestation causes diagnostic delay. We present two cases of leptomeningeal CLL. These cases and our literature review emphasise that CNS localisation of CLL should be considered in patients with any neurological symptom, irrespectively of the stage and systemic activity of CLL.
ISSN:0939-5555
1432-0584
DOI:10.1007/s00277-018-3329-2