| Autor: |
Jephet, Jebbin Nze, Emeka, Ray-Offor, Molai, Adotey Jacob |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Nigerian Health Journal; Vol 14, No 1 (2014); 44-48 |
| Popis: |
Background Non-epithelial neoplasm involving the breast is uncommon. Hodgkin's lymphoma in rare cases present primarily as localised extranodal involvement of the breast. This report aims to present a case of Hodgkin's lymphoma of the breast treated by chemotherapy with complete remission achieved.Method The case records of a 66 years old female who presented with a six-month history of swelling in left armpit and a left breast mass of 4 months duration and a literature review of the subject utilizing existing literature, Medline and google search were utilized.Result A tissue diagnosis of Hodgkin's lymphoma with typical Reed-Sternberg cells seen after incisional biopsy. The use of cyclophosphamide, vincristine, procarbazine and prednisolone for chemotherapy achieved complete remission.Conclusion Hodgkin's lymphoma should be considered as a differential for mitotic lesion of the breast as the prognosis is favourable and treatment excludes mastectomy with its morbidity and psychosocial considerations.Keywords Breast; Hodgkin disease; malignant lymphoma |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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