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Molecular analysis in liquid biopsies for diagnostics of primary central nervous system lymphoma: Review of literature and future opportunities.
Critical reviews in oncology/hematology - 1 Jul 2018
Hiemcke-Jiwa Laura S, Leguit Roos J, Snijders Tom J, Jiwa N Mehdi, Kuiper Jonas J W, de Weger Roel A, Minnema Monique C, Huibers Manon M H
Abstract excerpt
Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is an aggressive lymphoma with a poor prognosis, for which accurate and timely diagnosis is of utmost importance. Unfortunately, diagnosis of PCNSL can be challenging and a brain biopsy (gold standard for diagnosis) is an invasive procedure with the risk of major complications. Thus, there is an urgent need for an alternative strategy to diagnose and monitor these...
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