A case of primary non-Hodgkin lymphoma of the breast
Michetti, M.; Minelli, M.; Berni, C.; Bellini, V.; La Porta, A.; Manente, L.; Marinuzzi, G.; Antimi, M.
La Clinica Terapeutica 150(4): 307-310
1999
ISSN/ISBN: 0009-9074 PMID: 10605170 Document Number: 508392
Primary non-Hodgkin's lymphomas (NHL) of the breast represent less than 3% of extranodal NHL; in comparison to extranodal NHL at other sites, they are characterized by rapid progression and worse prognosis. We report a case of primary NHL of the breast treated, after surgery, with a sequential combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Literature data suggest that the most important factors in therapeutic decisions making are the initial stage of the disease and the histological subtype.