Why the study?
Secondary involvement of the heart typically occurs late in advanced cases, and it is uncommon for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma to present as an intracardiac mass.
Population
A 26-year-old female patient with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma presenting as an intracardiac mass
Design
Case report
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Supports R-CHOP response in rare cardiac lymphoma; leaves open need for prospective data before practice change.
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can rarely present as an intracardiac mass, and early diagnosis followed by R-CHOP chemotherapy can lead to complete resolution.
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