Carcinoma of breast co-existing with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of axillary lymph nodes

Authors

• Maysa A. Al-Hussaini, Department of Histopathology, Jordan University Hospital, PO Box 13046, Amman 11942, Jordan. Tel. +96 (26) 5353666. Fax. +96 (26) 5353388. E-mail: maysa.al-hussaini{at}ju.edu.jo
• Jamal K. Al-Masad, Department of Histopathology, Jordan University Hospital, PO Box 13046, Amman 11942, Jordan. Tel. +96 (26) 5353666. Fax. +96 (26) 5353388. E-mail: maysa.al-hussaini{at}ju.edu.jo
• Abdullah A. Awidi, Department of Histopathology, Jordan University Hospital, PO Box 13046, Amman 11942, Jordan. Tel. +96 (26) 5353666. Fax. +96 (26) 5353388. E-mail: maysa.al-hussaini{at}ju.edu.jo

Abstract

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

138

Last Page

141

Recommended Citation

Al-Hussaini, Maysa A.; Al-Masad, Jamal K.; and Awidi, Abdullah A. (2008) "Carcinoma of breast co-existing with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of axillary lymph nodes," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 29: Iss. 1, Article 25.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.4206