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Primary myocardial diffuse large B cell lymphoma: report of one case / Linfoma difuso de células grandes miocárdico primario: informe de un caso
Rubalcava Lara, Luis F; Aviles-Salas, Alejandro; Candelaria, Myrna.
  • Rubalcava Lara, Luis F; Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Instituto Nacional de Cancerología-México. Hematology Department. Mexico City. MX
  • Aviles-Salas, Alejandro; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología-México. Pathology Department. Ciudad de Mexico. MX
  • Candelaria, Myrna; Instituto Nacional de Cancerología-México. Clinical Research Division. Ciudad de Mexico. MX
Rev. méd. Chile ; 149(8): 1231-1235, ago. 2021. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1389573
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Primary myocardial involvement of Diffuse Large B-Cell lymphoma is extremely rare, accounting for 0.5 % of all lymphomas. We report a 65-year-old male, presenting with an acute cardiac tamponade, which was drained. A pericardial window with myocardial biopsy was carried out, disclosing a diffuse large B cell lymphoma. He received 6 cycles of rituximab, cyclophosphamide, vincristine, and prednisone (R-CVP), without response. Finally, a palliative chemotherapy with gemcitabine plus oxaliplatin was prescribed.
RESUMEN
El linfoma difuso de células grandes B, primario del miocardio es muy raro. Presentamos un varón de 65 años que se presentó con un taponamiento cardíaco agudo que fue drenado. La biopsia miocárdica un mostró linfoma difuso de células grandes B, primario de miocardio. El paciente recibió 6 ciclos de quimioterapia con rituximab, ciclofosfamida, vincristina y prednisona sin respuesta. Finalmente se optó por una quimioterapia paliativa con gemcitabina y oxaliplatino.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. méd. Chile Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Cancerología-México/MX / Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse Limits: Aged / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. méd. Chile Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2021 Type: Article Affiliation country: Mexico Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Nacional de Cancerología-México/MX / Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México/MX