Positron emission tomography combined with computed tomography as an integral component in evaluation of primary cardiac lymphoma

Clin Cardiol. 2010 Jun;33(6):E106-8. doi: 10.1002/clc.20725.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Biopsy
  • Echocardiography
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
  • Heart Neoplasms / complications
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / complications
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Positron-Emission Tomography*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Syncope / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Radiopharmaceuticals
  • Fluorodeoxyglucose F18