AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -CNS lymphoma, or primary CNS lymphoma, is a rare cancer that affects your central nervous system (CNS). The cancer may form in your brain, spinal cord, spinal fluid or behind your eye. It can spread throughout your CNS quickly. Treatment options vary depending on your circumstances.

Detailed explanation-2: -A fluid called lymph circulates around the body in these vessels and flow through the lymph nodes. Because the lymphatic system runs throughout your whole body, you can get lymphoma just about anywhere including the brain and the spinal cord.

Detailed explanation-3: -Primary central nervous system (CNS) lymphoma is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph tissue of the brain and/or spinal cord. Having a weakened immune system may increase the risk of developing primary CNS lymphoma.

Detailed explanation-4: -What Is Brain Lymphoma? Brain lymphoma, also known as primary cerebral lymphoma or primary central nervous system lymphoma, is a rare, highly aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma cancer originating in the lymph tissue (white blood cells) of the brain or spinal cord, and can also be found in the eyes.

Detailed explanation-5: -The most common symptoms of CNS lymphoma include personality and behavioral changes, confusion, symptoms associated with increased pressure within the brain (eg, headache, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness), weakness on one side of the body, and seizures. Problems with eyesight may also occur.