This increased pressure causes a range of symptoms, including headache, nausea, vision disturbances, and weakness. These symptoms increase rapidly and require immediate attention from a healthcare provider. These signs and early detection are essential in preventing severe complications and saving lives.
The symptoms of primary CNS lymphoma vary depending on the location of the tumor. They usually develop over several weeks. They may include focal weakness, asymmetric weakness, impaired movement, and neurocognitive deficits. People with this disease may also experience personality changes and urinary incontinence. Symptoms may also include a change in vision or bladder function. Some patients will also experience intracranial pressure, which is caused by the swollen brain.
Some primary CNS lymphoma symptoms include gait imbalance, intractable vomiting, and floaters in the eye. These symptoms are common, and are not a sign of lymphoma. Some patients may also experience weakness or paralysis. These symptoms usually occur in the arms, legs, and tummy, but may also appear elsewhere. A biopsy will be required to determine the exact type of CNS lymphoma.
Despite the fact that there is no standard staging system for CNS lymphoma, doctors take a variety of factors into account when deciding on a treatment plan. The condition can be classified as primary or secondary. The primary CNS lymphoma is a tumor that has originated in the brain or spinal cord and spread to other areas of the body. As a result, it can affect the patient’s immune system, but other parts of the body may not be affected.
Primary CNS lymphoma symptoms are different in every patient. Some people experience focal weakness, while others experience asymmetric weakness. Some patients have difficulty moving or breathing. Some patients even experience personality changes and a weakened immune system. Many patients experience incontinence. While the symptoms of primary CNS lymphoma vary by location and the type of cancer, they may include any of the following:
The most common symptoms of primary CNS lymphoma include gait imbalance, intractable vomiting, and atypical or undiagnosed infection. Moreover, some patients may develop atypical symptoms, such as fever, while others may not have any. In most cases, the symptoms of PCNSL are similar to those of secondary CNS lymphoma, but they may be different depending on where the infection is located in the body.
Symptoms of primary CNS lymphoma include pain, fever, and numbness. Other signs of the disease include mental and physical changes, vision loss, and seizures. MRIs are helpful in determining whether the disease is primary or secondary. Some patients may have a variety of symptoms. However, the most common symptoms are eye floaters, which are often the most pronounced.