Neurocardiogenic syncope: a rare presentation of pharyngeal lymphoma

BMJ Case Rep. 2012 Nov 9:2012:bcr2012007333. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007333.

Abstract

Syncope is a common symptom of patients attending emergency departments, yet presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We present a rare cause of recurrent vasovagal syncope with predominant cardioinhibitory response due to lymphoma surrounding and compressing the carotid artery treated successfully with radiotherapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carotid Arteries / pathology*
  • Carotid Artery Diseases / etiology*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / complications*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / complications*
  • Lymphoma / radiotherapy
  • Male
  • Pharynx / pathology*
  • Syncope, Vasovagal / etiology*