All of the following are true about Primary CNS Lymphoma except:
Correct Answer: Glucocoicoids should be given before biopsy to reduce the risk of edema
Description: PCNSL: Has increased incidence in immunocompromised patients Most common type in immunocompetent patients is DLBCL Lymphoma anywhere in the body- Biopsy is needed for diagnosis In PCNL - Stereotactic biopsy is necessary for histologic diagnosis Steroids are C/I as they have cytolytic effect on tumor PCNL is also known as Ghost tumor - tumor disappear if given steroids Treatment: Chemotherapy - high dose Methotrexate
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