Primary Breast Lymphoma: A Rare Entity

Authors

  • Debra Ardath Meerkotter
  • Grace Rubin
  • Fiona Joske
  • Preethika Angunawela
  • Alhossain Khalafallah

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v5i5.750

Keywords:

Breast Imaging, Lymphoma, Breast Lymphoma, Breast Cancer

Abstract

In the past two decades there has been an increase in the incidence of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Hodgkin disease. This has been accompanied by an increase in the numbers of extranodal lymphoma. Despite this primary breast lymphoma is a rare disease. We present a case of a 74 year old female with primary breast lymphoma. Methods of imaging including PET/CT are discussed. Criteria for diagnosing primary breast lymphoma are presented. In addition diagnostic methods and therapeutic options are considered.

Author Biographies

Debra Ardath Meerkotter

department of radiology

area of need radiologist in breast imaging

Grace Rubin

Department of Radiolgy

Head of department

Fiona Joske

GP in Private Practice

Preethika Angunawela

Department of Pathology

Launceston General Hospital

Alhossain Khalafallah

Consultant Haematologist
Journal of Radiology Case Reports May 2011 issue - Primary Breast Lymphoma: A Rare Entity by Meerkotter et al.

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Published

2011-05-08

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Breast Imaging

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