10/06/2009
Neuro Teaching Set 38
This malignant neoplasm is composed of large neoplastic lymphocytes. CD-45, CD-20, and CD-45RO are positive. CD-3 is negative.
- Case Overview
- Diagnosis
Age:
33
Sex:
male
Condition:
Left hemisphere brain mass
Note:
Caucasian
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Comments
Why 'metastatisc" and not a PRIMARY BRAIN LYMPHOMA?