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B-cell lymphoma of the heart: A rare diagnosis

António P Matos1, João Palas2, Constantinos Doulaptsis3

  • 1Department of Radiology, Hospital Garcia de Orta, Almada, Portugal; Department of Radiology, UZ Leuven, Luven, Belgium.

Revista Portuguesa De Cardiologia : Orgao Oficial Da Sociedade Portuguesa De Cardiologia = Portuguese Journal of Cardiology : an Official Journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
|December 3, 2014
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We describe a rare case of primary cardiac lymphoma diagnosed in a 60-year-old woman. Multidetector computed tomography imaging was key to diagnosis, confirmed by histology and chemotherapy response.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Oncology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Primary cardiac lymphoma is a rare malignancy.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to non-specific clinical presentations.

Observation:

  • A 60-year-old woman presented with non-specific symptoms.
  • Multidetector computed tomography revealed characteristic imaging findings suggestive of cardiac lymphoma.

Findings:

  • Histopathological examination confirmed primary cardiac lymphoma.
  • Tumor volume reduction after targeted chemotherapy validated the diagnosis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare cardiac tumors.
  • Understanding the imaging features of primary cardiac lymphoma aids in early detection and treatment planning.

Keywords:
Cardiac tumorComputed tomographyCoraçãoHeartLinfomaLymphomaNeoplasiaNeoplasmTomografia computorizadaTumor cardíaco

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