Primary Cardiac Lymphoma: A Case Report

Cardiac lymphoma is a rare neoplasm involving heart, pericardium or both, usually seen in immunocompromised patients. We report a 61-year-old male presenting with worsening shortness of breath and 20-pound weight loss. Investigations showed right-sided tumor with interatrial septal wall perforation...

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Published in:Journal of medical cases 2021-11, Vol.12 (11), p.433-437
Main Authors: Ajam, Firas, Batchu, Priyanka, Wiseman, Kyle, Gor, Dhairya, Mason, Elisabeth, Alshami, Abbas, Douedi, Steven, Mehra, Aditya, Bajwa, Ravneet, Levitt, Michael, Greenberg, David, Raza, Muhammad
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Summary:Cardiac lymphoma is a rare neoplasm involving heart, pericardium or both, usually seen in immunocompromised patients. We report a 61-year-old male presenting with worsening shortness of breath and 20-pound weight loss. Investigations showed right-sided tumor with interatrial septal wall perforation and left atrial expansion. The diagnosis was confirmed with mediastinal mass biopsy. After receiving the appropriate treatment, there was a steady improvement clinically and on the transesophageal echocardiography.
ISSN:1923-4155
1923-4163
DOI:10.14740/jmc3773