Radiology case reports
Primary lymphoma of the breast: A case report
By Sarah L, Fatima Ez-Zahrae EM, Laamrani FZ and 3 others.
Abstract
Primary breast lymphoma is a rare extranodal manifestation of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, accounting for less than 0.5% of all breast malignancies and approximately 1-2% of extranodal lymphomas. Although diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is the most frequently reported subtype, other indolent B-cell lymphomas can also occur. We present the case of a 70-year-old woman referred for evaluation of a left breast mass initially suspected to represent granulomatous mastitis on ultrasound. Histopathological examination with immunohistochemistry established the diagnosis of primary small B-cell follicular lymphoma grade 1-2 of the breast. This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by this uncommon entity and emphasizes the essential role of tissue biopsy and immunophenotyping.
Keywords
- Case report
- Diagnostic challenge
- Follicular lymphoma
- Immunohistochemistry
- Primary breast lymphoma
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