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