Primary follicular lymphoma of the breast – Case report

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2025-04-30

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Fogaça Duarte, B. P., Saccaro Duzzi, J., K Francisco Petillo, J. G., Vieira Araújo, G., & Sementilli, A. (2025). Primary follicular lymphoma of the breast – Case report. Oncology Journal (Ecuador), 35(1), 4–9. https://doi.org/10.33821/766

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Vol. 35 No. 1 (2025): April - July

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breast neoplasms, follicular lymphoma, immunohistochemistry, mastectomy

Abstract

Introduction: Primary follicular lymphoma of the breast is a rare entity with unique clinical and pathological features. This report highlights the diagnostic challenges and management of this condition. Case presentation: A 63-year-old patient presented with an irregular nodule in the left breast, which was classified as BIRADS IV/C on core needle biopsy. Suspecting an intramammary tumor, she was referred for surgical excision. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed a grade 1/2 follicular lymphoma. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of integrating imaging, histology and immunohistochemistry for accurate diagnosis of primary mammary follicular lymphoma. Early multidisciplinary management is crucial for a favorable outcome.

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Bruno P Fogaça Duarte, Universidade Metropolitana de Santos

Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos, Santos.

Julia Saccaro Duzzi, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos

Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos.

José Gabriel K Francisco Petillo, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos

Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos.

Geovanna Vieira Araújo, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos

Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos.

Angelo Sementilli, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos

Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Metropolitana de Santos.

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