MONONEUROPATHY MULTIPLEX DUE TO INFILTRATION OF LYMPHOMA IN HEMATOLOGIC REMISSION

We report a case of progressive mononeuropathy multiplex in a patient with lymphoma in hematologic remission. At the time of presentation th ere was no evidence of meningeal or central nervous system metastasis. At autopsy, extensive infiltration of tumor cells was found in both f emoral nerves. We review the literature pertaining to multifocal malig nant lymphoid infiltration of peripheral nerves, which can occur durin g hematologic remission or in the absence of any evidence of systemic lymphoma. (C) 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.