Rare Intracardiac Tumor: Primary Cardiac Lymphoma Presenting as Atypical Angina

Case Reports in Medicine
Karthigesu AimananL Hamdan

Abstract

Primary lymphomas of the heart are extremely rare, accounting for 2% of all primary cardiac tumors. Due to the rare presentation, there is no proper consensus available on treatment strategy. Preoperative confirmation of the pathology is fundamental in guiding an early treatment plan, which allows for improved prognosis. Unfortunately, in most cases, primary cardiac lymphoma is only identified on postoperative histopathological analyses, which affect the treatment plan and outcome. Here, we report a unique case of primary cardiac lymphoma presented with dyspnea and reduced effort tolerance. Young age, rapid onset of symptom, and absence of cardiac risk factors prompted us towards further imaging and emergency resection. The patient received a course of postoperative chemotherapy and was disease-free on six months of follow-up.

References

Jan 1, 1996·The American Journal of Cardiology·K Reynen
Aug 28, 2007·The American Journal of Surgical Pathology·Alessandra F NascimentoGeraldine S Pinkus

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Sep 13, 2016·The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology·Lidia CapotostoAntonio Vitarelli

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BETA
X-ray
biopsy
surgical resection

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