Primary cardiac lymphoma (PCL) is a rare type of extra-nodal lymphoma affecting the pericardium and heart. It is generally observed in immunocompromised patients and, more specifically, in males with a median age of 63 years. Due to its non-specific cardiac manifestations, it very difficult to diagnose, and the disease prognosis is also very difficult. Here we present a rare case report of a 73-year-old man with PCL who was managed by early surgical debulking.
Case: A 73-year-old man was presented to the emergency department with episodes of worsening dyspnoea on exertion from the last two months. Recent history: A month before this presentation, the patient had lost 10 kilograms of weight, and a week ago, he had two episodes of syncope. Social history: No history of smoking Previous history: The patient had a 4-year history of stroke, and for the past three years, he had been suffering…
