Primary cardiac lymphoma: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging features

Jpn J Radiol. 2009 Jul;27(6):243-6. doi: 10.1007/s11604-009-0329-0. Epub 2009 Jul 22.

Abstract

Primary cardiac lymphoma is a rare, extremely aggressive malignancy. Early diagnosis and treatment is important for patient survival. We present a case of a 76-year-old woman admitted for worsening dyspnea caused by a large tumor in the right atrium. Magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography clearly depicted the primary cardiac tumor, and histopathological study of the surgical specimen confirmed the diagnosis of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Contrast Media
  • Echocardiography / methods
  • Female
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Atria / pathology
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Heart Neoplasms / therapy
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / methods
  • Lymphoma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Lymphoma / therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Rare Diseases
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Contrast Media