Recurrence of primary breast lymphoma in contralateral breast: case report and review of the literature

J Surg Educ. 2008 Sep-Oct;65(5):364-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jsurg.2008.06.012.

Abstract

Lymphoma presenting as a breast mass is rare, although well documented. Although recurrence rates can reach approximately 50%, recurrence in the contralateral breast is rare. We report a case of recurrent primary breast lymphoma (PBL), which was discovered on screening mammography after a 5-year disease-free interval from initial diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Breast Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphoma / diagnosis
  • Lymphoma / pathology*
  • Lymphoma / radiotherapy
  • Mammography
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence