Primary central nervous system lymphoma risk factors
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sujit Routray, M.D. [2]
Overview
Risk Factors
The main risk factor for developing primary central nervous system lymphoma is a weakened or suppressed immune system in people who have:
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) The highest number of PCNSLs occurs in people with AIDS. received an organ transplant and are on drugs that suppress the immune system (immunosuppressants) to reduce the risk of rejecting the donated organ an inherited disorder that suppresses the immune system