PRIMARY NON-HODGKINS-LYMPHOMA OF THE CENTRAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM - AN OVERVIEW OF RECENT LITERATURE DATA

Primary CNS lymphoma is a rare entity. In the last few years, increasing number of reports have focussed on the clinical, radiological and biological aspects of this tumor. The problem of the therapy of this particular localisation of lymphoma remains mostly unsolved. Radiotherapy still remains the standard approach. However, recent trials combining chemo and radiotherapy have shed promising light on a dark prognosis. These aspects are reviewed based on recent reports in the literature.