Metachronous Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Of The Breasts: A Case Report And Literature Review
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CANCER MANAGEMENT(2021)
Abstract
Introduction: PBL is a rare form of extranodal lymphoma. The most common pathology is diffuse large B cell lymphoma and most patients are diagnosed at stages 1 and 2. The therapeutic options undertaken so far include surgery, radiotherapy, and chemotherapyCase Presentation: The patient was a 54-year old woman with localized primary breast DLBCL. The patient underwent 6 courses of chemotherapy with an RCHOP regimen followed by radiotherapy of the breast and regional lymph nodes with a 40 Gy dose. The patient was in complete remission on PET scan 3 months later. Around one year after, the patient experienced relapse in the contralateral breast.Conclusions: In the pattern of relapse of patients, there is a tendency for extranodal relapse. In some studies maximum level of relapse occurring in CNS and some advocate CNS prophylaxis in these patients. The best outcome is for patients treated with chemotherapy including rituximab followed by radiation. We reviewed some studies in the aspect of treatment modalities and site of relapsed.
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Key words
DLBCL, PBL, Breast Lymphoma
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