Surgical Treatment of Primary Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma of the Breast
Author Information
Author(s): Neri Alessandro, Caruso Stefano, Cerullo Guido, Lenoci Maria P, Marrelli Daniele, Roviello Franco
Primary Institution: Department of Human Pathology and Oncology – Section of General Surgery and Surgical Oncology, Division of Hematology, University of Siena
Hypothesis
Is a radical surgical approach effective for treating locally advanced non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the breast that is unresponsive to chemotherapy and radiotherapy?
Conclusion
A modified radical mastectomy can effectively treat locally advanced primary non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of the breast that does not respond to other treatments.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had a poor response to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
- A modified radical mastectomy allowed complete removal of the tumor.
- The patient remained disease-free at follow-up after surgery.
Takeaway
A woman with breast lymphoma that didn't get better with medicine had surgery, and now she's healthy again.
Methodology
The patient underwent a modified radical mastectomy after failing chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 38-year-old woman.
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