Primary breast diffuse large B cell lymphoma
Mengni Guo, Jieying Liu, Richard Gilmore, Gang Gary Tian
Abstract
Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon type of breast malignancy. Its clinical presentation and radiographic findings are non-specific and overlap with breast carcinoma. The treatment of PBL differs significantly from breast carcinomas. Here we present a middle-aged woman who presented with an enlarging palpable right breast mass. Mammogram showed breast imaging-reporting and data system 4 findings. Breast mass biopsy pathology confirmed diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Although uncommon, clinicians should be cognisant of the possibility of PBL when patients present with a breast mass. Accurate diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary mastectomies.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLymphomaMalignancyBreast cancerBiopsyRadiologyBreast imagingBreast carcinomaPresentation (obstetrics)Breast biopsyDiffuse large B-cell lymphomaMammographyPathologyInternal medicineCancerLymphoma Diagnosis and TreatmentBreast Cancer Treatment StudiesBreast Lesions and Carcinomas