ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 July 1982
Page Count: 5

Primary Malignant Lymphoma of the Heart in Sudden Unexpected Death
Paparo, GP
Pathologist/deputy medical examiner and pathologist/medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, County of Westchester, NY

Roh, LS
Pathologist/deputy medical examiner and pathologist/medical examiner, Office of the Medical Examiner, County of Westchester, NY

(Received 2 November 1981; accepted 9 December 1981)

Abstract

A case of sudden unexpected death resulting from asymptomatic primary malignant lymphoma of the heart in a previously healthy 64-year-old male is reported. Primary malignant tumor of the heart is extremely rare. The incidence of cardiac primary tumor ranges from 0.0017% to 0.06%. The signs and symptoms are usually those of congestive heart failure.

Keywords:
pathology and biology, death, cardiovascular system

Paper ID: JFS12181J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12181J
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