Neurolymphomatosis – Rare presentation in non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: The role of¹⁸F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography and computerized tomography imaging

Neurolymphomatosis (NLS) is infiltration of lymphoma cells into the peripheral or cranial nervous system and is a rare manifestation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). Nerve biopsy is considered as the gold standard for diagnosis but not a preferred choice, and magnetic resonance imaging has lower reported sensitivity.¹⁸F-Fluorodeoxyglucose (¹⁸FDG) positron-emission tomography and computerized tomography (PET/CT) has a higher sensitivity for diagnosing and assessing the neurological and non neurological metabolic tumor volume and response evaluation to therapy. We present the case of a lady, known to have NHL in remission. She presented with a short history of severe pain and weakness of the right lower limb. Baseline and interim¹⁸FDG PET/CT played a crucial role in diagnosing and assessing the extent of NLS and non neurological disease burden and also in evaluation of response to treatment. (author)