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Secondary breast involvement by peripheral T-cell lymphoma, not otherwise specified
Parth Patel1, Mira Lotfalla2, David Menke2
1Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, 4500 San Pablo Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA.
Radiology Case Reports
|August 1, 2026
Summary
Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS) can rarely affect the breast, mimicking inflammatory conditions. Early biopsy is crucial for diagnosing this aggressive lymphoma presenting as breast involvement.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Hematology
- Radiology
Background:
- Peripheral T-cell lymphoma not otherwise specified (PTCL-NOS) is an aggressive nodal lymphoma.
- Breast involvement by PTCL-NOS is rare and can mimic inflammatory breast cancer or mastitis.
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