B-Cell Lymphoma in the Tricuspid Valve

Cureus. 2016 Dec 16;8(12):e930. doi: 10.7759/cureus.930.

Abstract

Lymphoma can involve any organ or tissue that contains lymphoid tissue and the heart is no exception. A few prior case reports have described lymphoma encasing a coronary artery or involving one or more cardiac valves. We present a rare case of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) involving the tricuspid valve and right coronary artery diagnosed on coronary CT angiography. The clinical and imaging characteristics of cardiac lymphoma are discussed.

Keywords: cardiac lymphoma; coronary arteries; coronary ct angiography; diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (dlbcl); tricuspid valve.

Publication types

  • Case Reports