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Infiltrative Myocardial T-Cell Lymphoma.
Alexander Podgorski1, Daniel Tardo1,2,3, Callum Cherrett1
1Department of Cardiology, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Darlinghurst, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
JACC. Case Reports
|December 18, 2024
Summary
This case study details managing cardiac T-cell lymphoma in a young woman, focusing on preventing sudden cardiac death during complex cancer treatments like chemotherapy and stem cell transplant.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Hematology
Background:
- Peripheral T-cell lymphoma (PTCL) can infiltrate the heart, leading to life-threatening arrhythmias.
- Cardiac involvement in PTCL presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, especially in young, otherwise healthy patients.
Observation:
- A 39-year-old woman with fever presented with stage IV PTCL involving the myocardium.
- She developed ventricular tachycardia, posing a risk of sudden cardiac death.
Findings:
- Management involved a multidisciplinary approach, adapting strategies from cardiac sarcoidosis due to lack of specific evidence.
- Treatment included antibody-drug conjugate chemotherapy and autologous stem cell transplant, complicating arrhythmia risk management.
Implications:
- This case highlights the need for specialized risk assessment and management protocols for cardiac T-cell lymphoma.
- It underscores the importance of collaborative care between oncology, hematology, and cardiology for optimizing patient outcomes.
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