ATRIAL-FLUTTER FOLLOWED BY SICK SINUS SYNDROME AS PRESENTING SYMPTOMS OF B-CELL MALIGNANT NON-HODGKIN-LYMPHOMA INVOLVING THE HEART

A case of non-Hodgkin lymphoma involving the heart is described; the patient suffered for atrial flutter, followed by sick sinus syndrome for one year before diagnosis was made. Although it is not possible to demonstrate primary cardiac onset, the clinical history is highly suggestive. Most recent cases described occurred in immunodeficient patients. Interestingly our patient showed no evidence of immunodeficiency. Our patient received conventional chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy, obtaining complete remission without complications, and remains in this condition after a 3-year follow-up. The patient's good condition may be responsible for this successful outcome.