J Breast Dis.  2017 Dec;5(2):89-92. 10.14449/jbd.2017.5.2.89.

Synchronous Presentation of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ of the Breast with Follicular Lymphoma

• Kim EY
• Do SI
• Park YL
• Park CH

• KMID: 2401821
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14449/jbd.2017.5.2.89

Abstract

A synchronous incidence of breast cancer and follicular lymphoma (FL) is uncommon. The association between these two conditions could be explained by the antigenic stimulation of the adjacent carcinoma and common genetic background. This study aimed to review the literature, and discuss the etiology and management of synchronous breast cancer and FL. Herein, we presented a case of synchronous ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the breast and FL involving multiple lymph nodes, including those in both axilla. A 49-year-old woman presented with palpable lumps in both axilla. She underwent lumpectomy, radiotherapy, and hormonal therapy for DCIS, while adjuvant chemotherapy was recommended for the lymphoma. Diagnosis was based on histopathologic analysis, such as excision or biopsy.

Keyword

Breast; Carcinoma; Lymphoma

MeSH Terms

Axilla
Biopsy
Breast Neoplasms
Breast*
Carcinoma, Ductal*
Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating*
Chemotherapy, Adjuvant
Diagnosis
Female
Genetic Background
Humans
Incidence
Lymph Nodes
Lymphoma
Lymphoma, Follicular*
Mastectomy, Segmental
Middle Aged
Radiotherapy