Unusual primary cardiac neoplasm in a nonimmunocompromised patient

Heart Surg Forum. 2005;8(4):E198-200. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20041178.

Abstract

Primary cardiac lymphoma is a neoplasm with poor prognosis. It is occasionally seen in patients with AIDS and transplant recipients, and it is exceedingly rare in nonimmunocompromised hosts. Presentation is heterogeneous and nonspecific, making clinical suspicion difficult. Diagnosis is often late. There are different therapeutic options (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, monoclonal antibodies therapy, and surgery), but there is no uniform consent on the best management. Surgical treatment is controversial. We report our experience with a unique patient in 23 years.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Heart Neoplasms / immunology
  • Heart Neoplasms / pathology
  • Heart Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunocompetence
  • Lymphoma / immunology
  • Lymphoma / pathology
  • Lymphoma / therapy*
  • Male