A Life-Threatening Presentation of Primary Small Cell Colorectal Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma as Cardiac Tamponade and Its Challenging Management.

Abstract

Colorectal small cell NHL is a quite rare malignancy that may present initially with pericardial metastasis.Cardiac tamponade secondary to colorectal NHL is a life-threatening presentation. It can be managed by timely chemotherapy alone whenever the usual drainage procedures are not safe.A multidisciplinary approach is a cornerstone in the management of unstable lymphoma patients. It helps the rapid diagnosis and initiation of appropriate chemotherapy.