Abstract
We present a case of primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) that was initially manifest through syncopal episodes. In the diagnostic evaluation, positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography (PET-CT) made a significant contribution--beyond that which would have been possible if only conventional imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) were utilized--and played a major role in follow-up.
MeSH terms
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
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Biopsy
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Echocardiography
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
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Heart Neoplasms / complications
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Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
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Heart Neoplasms / drug therapy
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Humans
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / complications
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnostic imaging*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Positron-Emission Tomography*
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Predictive Value of Tests
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Syncope / etiology
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
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Treatment Outcome
Substances
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Radiopharmaceuticals
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Fluorodeoxyglucose F18