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Malignant lymphoma: cardiac involvement at initial presentation.

P S Gill, P A Chandraratna, P R Meyer

    Journal of Clinical Oncology : Official Journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
    |February 1, 1987
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    Malignant lymphoma rarely affects the heart initially. This study found cardiac lymphoma often presents with chest pain or GI issues, with poor survival despite chemotherapy, and a notable link to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Oncology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Malignant lymphoma involvement of the heart at initial presentation is uncommon.
    • Understanding cardiac lymphoma's clinical features and outcomes is crucial for early diagnosis and management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, and outcomes of patients with initial cardiac malignant lymphoma.
    • To investigate the association between cardiac lymphoma and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of nine patients with initial cardiac malignant lymphoma over 8 years.
    • Review of clinical symptoms, echocardiographic findings, lymphoma morphology, staging, treatment, and survival.
    • Analysis of patient demographics, including sexual orientation and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) status.

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    Main Results:

    • Nine patients (median age 45) presented with cardiac lymphoma, experiencing symptoms like chest pain, gastrointestinal issues, or 'B' symptoms.
    • Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion (6/8) and intracardiac mass lesions (5/8).
    • Lymphoma subtypes included high-grade small noncleaved, immunoblastic sarcoma, and diffuse large-cell.
    • Seven patients had widely disseminated disease; survival was poor (median 1.5 months) despite chemotherapy.
    • Four patients (50%) were homosexual or bisexual men with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).

    Conclusions:

    • Cardiac involvement by malignant lymphoma at initial presentation is rare but associated with aggressive disease and poor prognosis.
    • Echocardiography is a key diagnostic tool for identifying cardiac lymphoma.
    • A significant proportion of these patients had acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), highlighting an important association.