Primary cardiac T-cell lymphoma

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Pathology

Background:

• Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) is a rare malignancy.
• It often mimics cardiac disease in immunocompetent individuals.
• PCL typically involves the intrapericardial space.

Observation:

• Clinical symptoms include chest pain, arrhythmias, pericardial effusion, and heart failure.
• Diagnosis can be challenging, sometimes requiring invasive procedures or autopsy.
• Most reported PCL cases are of B-cell origin.

Findings:

• This report presents a rare case of T-cell primary cardiac lymphoma in an adult.
• This is only the second documented case of T-cell PCL in an immunocompetent patient.
• The study provides an overview of previously reported PCL cases.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering rare T-cell lymphomas in cardiac diagnoses.
• Emphasizes diagnostic challenges and the need for advanced investigations.
• Contributes to understanding the spectrum of primary cardiac tumors.