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Rebecca O Breese1, Kara Friend1
1Department of Surgery, 6040Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA, USA.
The American Surgeon
|April 14, 2022
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of breast lymphoma in a 74-year-old female, presenting as a large, long-standing mass. The diagnosis was confirmed as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, requiring chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Breast lymphoma is an uncommon malignancy, comprising less than 0.5% of all breast cancers.
- Clinical presentation often mimics breast cancer, typically as a painless palpable mass.
Observation:
- A 74-year-old female presented with a right breast mass, noted since the 1970s with prior benign excisions.
- Recent mammography revealed a rapidly growing, large (13 x 8.7 cm) lobulated mass with axillary lymphadenopathy.
Findings:
- Biopsy confirmed the lesion as diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
- This represents a unique and extensive presentation of breast lymphoma.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of thorough investigation for persistent breast masses, even with a history of benign findings.
