Early Surgical Intervention in a Case of Primary Cardiac Lymphoma in an Immunocompetent 56-Year-Old Male

Primary cardiac lymphomas are rare, high-mortality malignancies requiring a rapid, multidisciplinary response for effective management. We present the case of a 56-year-old immunocompetent male with a three-day history of intermittent chest pain, abdominal pain, visual disturbances, and headaches, leading to the identification of a right-sided cardiac mass. The patient underwent urgent surgical exploration and excision of the mass for symptomatic relief and was subsequently referred for adjuvant chemotherapy.

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Cureus
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2026-06-19
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.111139
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Cardiac tumors and thrombi
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Early Surgical Intervention in a Case of Primary Cardiac Lymphoma in an Immunocompetent 56-Year-Old Male

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Abstract

Primary cardiac lymphomas are rare, high-mortality malignancies requiring a rapid, multidisciplinary response for effective management. We present the case of a 56-year-old immunocompetent male with a three-day history of intermittent chest pain, abdominal pain, visual disturbances, and headaches, leading to the identification of a right-sided cardiac mass. The patient underwent urgent surgical exploration and excision of the mass for symptomatic relief and was subsequently referred for adjuvant chemotherapy.

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