Primary myocardial diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Report of one case

Rev Med Chil. 2021 Aug;149(8):1231-1235. doi: 10.4067/s0034-98872021000801231.

Abstract

Primary myocardial involvement of Diffuse Large B-Cell lymphoma is extremely rare, accounting for 0.5 % of all lymphomas. We report a 65-year-old male, presenting with an acute cardiac tamponade, which was drained. A pericardial window with myocardial biopsy was carried out, disclosing a diffuse large B cell lymphoma. He received 6 cycles of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CVP), without response. Finally, a palliative chemotherapy with gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin was prescribed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cyclophosphamide / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / diagnostic imaging
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse* / drug therapy
  • Male
  • Prednisone / therapeutic use
  • Rituximab / therapeutic use
  • Vincristine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Rituximab
  • Vincristine
  • Cyclophosphamide
  • Prednisone