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AIDS Related Primary CNS Lymphoma Market Analysis, Segments, Growth and Value Chain 2016-2026
Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a viral disease of immune system caused by the infection of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Primary central nervous system lymphoma (PCNSL) is a primary intracranial tumor occurs mostly in patients suffering from severe immunosuppression specifically AIDS. The pathogen responsible for primary CNS lymphoma is Epstein-Barr virus. AIDS associated primary CNS lymphoma diffuses large-cell lymphoma of B-cell which usually occurs in brain or spinal cord. Patients suffering from CNS lymphoma complain about lethargy, headache, neurologic symptoms and signs and changes in mental status. For diagnosing AIDS associated primary CNS lymphoma, Computed Tomography (CT) scan or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is performed. Biopsy diagnosis is also performed to confirm the results as the lesions reported in MRI and CT scan sometimes generate confusion between toxoplasmosis, progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) lesions and lymphoma.
