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Primary lymphoma of the heart, diagnosed antemortem
N Yamada1, T Murata, H Fujioka
1First Department of Internal Medicine, Mie University School of Medicine, Tsu.
Insights
Primary cardiac lymphoma, a rare condition, was diagnosed before death using cytologic examination of pericardial fluid. This method proved effective for early detection of right ventricular tumors.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Diagnostic Cytopathology
Background:
- Primary cardiac lymphomas are exceptionally rare clinical entities.
- Antemortem diagnosis of these tumors presents significant challenges.
- Cardiac tumors require accurate and timely diagnosis for appropriate management.
Abstract:
Primary cardiac lymphomas diagnosed antemortem are extremely rare. We present a case of primary cardiac lymphoma initially diagnosed antemortem by cytologic examination of pericardial effusion fluid. Echocardiography suggested the presence of a tumor localized at the right ventricular free wall. The cytologic examination of pericardial effusion was effective in establishing the correct antemortem diagnosis.