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Breast Mass as an Atypical Presentation of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is a rare malignant entity, accounting for less than 0.5% of all breast malignancies. It must be differentiated from conventional breast carcinoma, as the therapeutic approach and outcomes differ. We present the case of an 86-year-old woman diagnosed with diffuse large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), non-germinal centre subtype, of the breast, whose only symptom was a palpable breast mass. The patient declined all proposed therapies. This case highlights the importance of considering breast lymphoma in the differential diagnosis of breast masses and emphasises the need for a multidisciplinary approach to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.97574

Authors: Filipa Figueiredo, Teresa Valido, Carolina Chumbo, Garcieth Gomes, Marta Rocha

Institution: Hospital Prof. Dr. Fernando Fonseca

Language: English

Topic: Lymphoma Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7106485793