Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma mimicking breast carcinoma: A case report and literature review.
Longquan Li, Hongxi Yao, Siyu Liu et al.
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Case in brief
A 59-year-old postmenopausal woman presented with a painless right breast mass, initially suspected to be breast carcinoma based on imaging studies. Core needle biopsy revealed diffuse infiltration by atypical lymphoid cells, leading to a diagnosis of primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (PB-DLBCL). The patient underwent R-CHOP chemoimmunotherapy, resulting in complete metabolic resolution of the lesion at follow-up.
Diagnostic / clinical pearl
Primary breast diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can mimic breast carcinoma on imaging, necessitating a tissue diagnosis for accurate identification and treatment planning.