Carcinoma of breast co-existing with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of axillary lymph nodes
Al-Hussaini, M.A.; Al-Masad, J.K.; Awidi, A.A.
Saudi Medical Journal 29(1): 138-141
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 0379-5284 PMID: 18176690 Document Number: 616122
The co-existence of breast carcinoma and lymphoma in the axillary lymph nodes, without a history of previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy is rarely described. We present a case of a 50-year-old female with right breast mass, proved by pathological examination to be invasive mucinous carcinoma. Examination of the axillary lymph nodes as axillary clearance showed concomitant small lymphocytic lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, with no evidence of metastatic mammary carcinoma deposits.