%0 Journal Article
%T A rare cause of Cauda equina syndrome: Epidural high grade primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma
%A Ambarish Mathesul
%A Dhiraj Sonawane
%A Pradip Nemade
%A Sandeep Biraris
%J Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal
%@ 2278-0513
%D 2013
%V 2
%N 1
%P 70-72
%X Cauda equina syndrome (CES) may be caused by herniated disc, tumor, trauma, and spinal infections. However, CES due to epidural high-grade non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) is very rare. Up to our knowledge, few cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of epidural high-grade NHL presenting as CES. A 55-year-old man presented with CES caused by extradural compression by primary NHL. The patient underwent an L4-L5 laminectomy. The operative findings were suggestive of well-demarcated epidural tumor. The final histopathological diagnosis revealed epidural high-grade NHL. NHL causing CES is rare. This report highlights the importance of keeping afresh the various causes of CES for prompt diagnosis and management.
%U https://ccij-online.org/article/a-rare-cause-of-cauda-equina-syndrome:-epidural-high-grade-primary-non-hodgkin-lymphoma-84