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- Human herpesvirus-8 (HHV8) can cause a type of cancer called B-cell lymphoma, especially in people with weak immune systems like those with HIV/AIDS, but having it in the heart is very rare.
- A case was reported about a 59-year-old man who had a tumor in the left side of his heart and other symptoms, which was found using an ultrasound.
- Instead of traditional surgery, doctors used a less risky method to take a sample from the tumor for testing, which is a safer option for patients who can't handle major surgeries.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Human herpesvirus-8-associated B-cell lymphoma is a common disease entity in immunocompromised individuals, particularly in patients with chronic HIV-infection or AIDS. However, cardiac manifestations are extremely rare. Tissue for histopathology of left cardiac tumours is most commonly obtained by open surgery.
Case Presentation: In this report, we present a case of a solitary left atrial manifestation of an HHV8+ B-cell lymphoma in a 59-year-old patient presenting with B symptoms and a cardiac mass on echocardiography. Due to the high operative risk of the patient, a transcatheter/trans-septal biopsy was performed to establish the diagnosis.
Discussion: In the era of routine trans-septal catheter interventions, this approach may represent a straight-forward, minimally invasive alternative for patients at high risk for surgery.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6177094 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/yty037 | DOI Listing |
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