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Cherkashina I.V.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Vernyuk M.A.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Khairullina L.S.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Fedenko A.A.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Primary lymphomas of the central nervous system

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Cherkashina I.V., Vernyuk M.A., Khairullina L.S., Fedenko A.A.

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Journal: P.A. Herzen Journal of Oncology. 2023;12(6): 82‑88

DOI: 10.17116/onkolog20231206182

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PRIMARY LYMPHOMAS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
PRIMARY LYMPHOMAS OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

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Cherkashina IV, Vernyuk MA, Khairullina LS, Fedenko AA. Primary lymphomas of the central nervous system. P.A. Herzen Journal of Oncology. 2023;12(6):82‑88. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/onkolog20231206182

Подписка 2026 Онкология. Журнал им. П.А. Герцена (P.A. Herzen Journal of Oncology)
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Abstract:

This paper reviews approaches to the diagnosis and treatment, formulates the main factors of unfavorable prognosis, and outlines response criteria for the rare form of extranodal lymphomas — Primary Lymphomas of the Central Nervous System (PLCNS) based on literature data.

Keywords:

primary lymphomas of the central nervous system
diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the central nervous system
high-dose methotrexate
extranodal lymphoma

Authors:

Cherkashina I.V.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Vernyuk M.A.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Khairullina L.S.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

Fedenko A.A.

P.A. Herzen Moscow Oncology Research Institute — Branch of the National Medical Radiology Research Center of the Ministry of Health of Russia

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01.06.2023

Accepted:

09.06.2023

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