Unusual primary cardiac neoplasm in a nonimmunocompromised patient.
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.
Picichè
Marco
M
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, G. Montpied University Hospital, Clermont-Ferrand University, Clermont-Ferrand, France. marco.piciche@libero.it
Legault
Benoit
B
Miguel
Bruno
B
Camilleri
Lionel
L
Kemeni
Jean Louis
JL
Lipiecki
Januz
J
de Riberolles
Charles
C
D000368:Aged; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence; D008223:Lymphoma / Q000276:immunology / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male