Hodgkin′s lymphoma of the breast

Hodgkin′s lymphoma of the breast is very rare. We report a case of Hodgkin′s lymphoma of the breast in a 61 year old post-menopausal female who presented with a 3 month history of left breast painless lump. Excision biopsy was done and histology showed nodular sclerotic Hodgkin′s lymphoma confirmed...

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Published in:Journal of cancer research and therapeutics 2013-07, Vol.9 (3), p.526-528
Main Authors: Osuji, Charles, Ahaneku, Gladys, Onwubuya, Emmanuel, Okocha, Emeka, Ukah, Cornelius, Emegoakor, Chinemelum, Omejua, Emeka
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Language:English
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Summary:Hodgkin′s lymphoma of the breast is very rare. We report a case of Hodgkin′s lymphoma of the breast in a 61 year old post-menopausal female who presented with a 3 month history of left breast painless lump. Excision biopsy was done and histology showed nodular sclerotic Hodgkin′s lymphoma confirmed by immunohistochemical staining.
ISSN:0973-1482
1998-4138
DOI:10.4103/0973-1482.119369