Lymphoepithelioma-like breast carcinoma
Summary
Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the breast is a rare breast cancer characterized by malignant cells within a lymphoid infiltrate. This report details a case and reviews existing literature on this uncommon entity.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Nasopharyngeal lymphoepithelioma is an undifferentiated carcinoma.
- Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the breast (LELC-B) is its rare mammary counterpart.
- LELC-B is characterized by poorly differentiated malignant cells in a prominent lymphoid infiltrate.


