Primary diffuse large B cell lymphoma of the breast eight years after the diagnosis of gastric MALT lymphoma: Report of first case


Bilici A., Ozguroglu M., Tuzuner N., Goksel S., Turna H.

Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol.282, no.5, pp.587-590, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 282 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00404-010-1470-9
  • Journal Name: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.587-590
  • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is an uncommon type of extranodal non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL), accounting for approximately 1% of all extranodal NHL. Diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL) is the most frequent histology. Both primary mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma of the breast and its relapse have been documented previously. We report on a 63-year-old woman with primary DLBCL of the breast which was diagnosed 8 years after gastric MALT lymphoma. Following chemotherapy, complete response was obtained. We suggest that for women presenting with a breast mass who received cytotoxic treatment for the other lymphoma, PBL should be considered in the differential diagnosis of the breast mass together with primary breast carcinoma. © 2010 Springer-Verlag.