A case of neurolymphomatosis caused by follicular lymphoma successfully treated with bendamustine
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Currently, there is no standard treatment for neurolymphomatosis because of the scarcity of clinical studies. Here, we report the successful treatment of neurolymphomatosis caused by follicular lymphoma with bendamustine, which could be an effective treatment option for this condition.
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دوره 4 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2016