Large B-cell lymphoma of the atria

Tex Heart Inst J. 2003;30(1):74-5.

Abstract

We report a case of a large, B-cell lymphoma of the atria in a 65-year-old man who presented with obstructive right-heart failure, shortness of breath, cirrhosis, and ascites. A computed tomographic scan revealed a large cardiac tumor occupying both atria. The patient underwent debulking of the tumor and postoperative chemotherapy. Six months postoperatively he was alive and his symptoms of obstructive right-heart failure had improved; however, he had developed brain metastasis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging*
  • Heart Atria / pathology*
  • Heart Atria / surgery
  • Heart Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Heart Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, B-Cell / therapy*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / diagnosis*
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / therapy*
  • Male
  • Radiography