Brain parenchymal infiltration

Central nervous system leukemia (CNSL), referred to as "brain white", is caused by the infiltration of leukemia cells into the meninges or brain parenchyma, causing patients to display corresponding neurological and / or mental symptoms. Brain white can be seen at any stage of the course of leukemia. Leukemia of the central nervous system with parenchymal infiltration is rare.

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