Primary T-cell lymphoma of the breast: a case report

Cancer Invest. 2003;21(1):68-72. doi: 10.1081/cnv-120016405.

Abstract

Primary nonHodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) occurs in both nodal and extranodal sites. Lymphoma arising in mammary tissue is rare. The majority are of B-cell origin, while a few case studies of T-cell lymphomas of the breast have been reported. The clinical and histologic features of a 74-year-old female diagnosed with T-cell mammary lymphoma are reported, as well as her treatment course and follow-up. A literature review is included. We conclude primary low-grade T cell lymphoma of the breast can be treated with conservative surgery followed by involved field radiation therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunophenotyping
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / pathology
  • Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin / radiotherapy
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / drug therapy
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / pathology*
  • Lymphoma, T-Cell / radiotherapy
  • Mastectomy, Segmental
  • Radiotherapy, High-Energy
  • Remission Induction