Abstract
A 69-year-old female suffering from third-degree atrioventricular block with syncope underwent permanent pacemaker implantation. However, she developed shortness of breath 2 months after the implantation. Blood tests revealed elevated levels of LDH, CRP, BNP, and SIL-2R. Transthoracic echocardiography showed thickened left and right atrial walls with mild pericardial effusion. A diagnosis was made based on a CT scan and histology. Although most primary cardiac malignant lymphomas are associated with a poor prognosis, the patient was treated successfully with chemotherapy.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / administration & dosage
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Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use*
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Cyclophosphamide / administration & dosage
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Doxorubicin / administration & dosage
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Drug Administration Schedule
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Female
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Heart Block / complications*
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Heart Block / therapy
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Heart Neoplasms / drug therapy*
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Heart Neoplasms / etiology
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Humans
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / drug therapy*
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Lymphoma, B-Cell / etiology
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / drug therapy*
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Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / etiology
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Pacemaker, Artificial
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Prednisolone / administration & dosage
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Vincristine / administration & dosage
Substances
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Vincristine
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Doxorubicin
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Cyclophosphamide
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Prednisolone