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Title: Primary cardiac lymphoma and complete atrio-ventricular block
Subtitle: Case report and review of the literature
Author(s): MONTIEL, V. , MAZIERS, N. , DEREME, T.
Journal: Acta Cardiologica
Volume: 62    Issue: 1   Date: 2007   
Pages: 55-58
DOI: 10.2143/AC.62.1.2019372

Abstract :
Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) is a rare and extremely aggressive malignancy, which can express itself by damaging the cardiac conduction system (complete atrio-ventricular block), the myocardium and the pericardium. Histology confirms the diagnosis. Chances of survival depend on early diagnosis and treatment.
We present the case of a female patient admitted for severe deterioration of her general state of health who had a complete atrio-ventricular block caused by a tumour of the atrial septum, a B-cell lymphoma stage I. The diagnosis was suggested by combined PET/CT imaging and confirmed by histology of a cardiac biopsy. Her general clinical condition, including the cardiac parameters, significantly improved following chemotherapy induction.