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Medicina (Buenos Aires)

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Abstract

VOBORIL, Gonzalo R. et al. Carotid sinus syndrome associated to cervical B-cell lymphoma. Medicina (B. Aires) [online]. 2022, vol.82, n.2, pp.300-303. ISSN 0025-7680.

We present the case of a 75-year-old male with history of 5 months of right submaxillary tumor, with no clear etiology, who consulted for episodes of syncope preceded by dyspnea and sudden onset of profuse sweating. During his stay at the hospital, electrocardiographic records showed more than 3-second-long pauses after head movements, with a sensation of imminent loss of consciousness associated. A temporary pacemaker was required. Biopsy showed a diffuse non-germinal large B-cell B lymphoma, which required chemotherapy. After the first chemotherapy session, a significant reduction of the tumoral mass was observed, with abolition of the symptoms associated to cervical movements. The definitive diagnosis was malignant carotid sinus syndrome associated with cervical lymphoma.

Keywords : Carotid sinus syndrome; Lymphoma; Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma; Syncope.

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