Key result
Primary cardiac lymphoma mimics acute coronary syndrome via extrinsic compression, yielding transient R-CHOP response before fatal relapse.
Why the study?
Cardiac tumours are rare with non-specific presentations, and primary cardiac lymphoma can occasionally mimic acute coronary syndromes through mass effect on coronary arteries or the conduction system.
Population
A 61-year-old woman presenting with syncope, inferior STEMI, and complete atrioventricular block
Design
Case report
Follow-up
10 months
Authors
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Alerts clinicians to consider cardiac masses in atypical ACS with AV block; leaves open optimal management for primary cardiac lymphoma.
Case Report (n=1)
Primary cardiac lymphoma is a rare cause of acute coronary syndrome and AV block via extrinsic coronary compression, highlighting the need for multimodality imaging and cardio-oncology collaboration.
Herrera et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Primary cardiac lymphoma (n=1). R-CHOP chemotherapy was evaluated. Primary cardiac lymphoma in a 61-year-old woman presented as acute coronary syndrome and atrioventricular block due to extrinsic coronary compression, with initial response to R-CHOP but death at 10 months.
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