Primary cardiac lymphoma with central nervous system relapse

Key Clinical Message Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL), a rare disease, often presents with symptoms resembling other cardiac diseases. The correct diagnosis is crucial, as cardiac lymphoma can be cured with immuno‐chemotherapy. PCL has a high risk of central nervous system recurrence (CNS); therefore,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Clinical case reports 2017-09, Vol.5 (9), p.1454-1458
Hauptverfasser: Rooijen, Cleo R., Scholtens, Asbjorn M., Jong, C. Niels, Saraber, Colette E., Donk, Niels W. C. J.
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Zusammenfassung:Key Clinical Message Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL), a rare disease, often presents with symptoms resembling other cardiac diseases. The correct diagnosis is crucial, as cardiac lymphoma can be cured with immuno‐chemotherapy. PCL has a high risk of central nervous system recurrence (CNS); therefore, screening for CNS involvement and even prophylaxis may be necessary. Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL), a rare disease, often presents with symptoms resembling other cardiac diseases. The correct diagnosis is crucial, as cardiac lymphoma can be cured with immuno‐chemotherapy. PCL has a high risk of central nervous system recurrence (CNS); therefore, screening for CNS involvement and even prophylaxis may be necessary.
ISSN:2050-0904
2050-0904
DOI:10.1002/ccr3.1094