[Apparently isolated case of African Burkitt lymphoma localized in the breast].
We report a case of unilateral primary Burkitt lymphoma of the breast. It occurred in a young woman with a history of recent abortion, as a painful mass confused with an abscess. The diagnostic was suggested after fine needle aspiration. Biopsy allowed confirmation, by revealing a B-phenotype lymphoma with intranuclear Epstein-virus small RNA (EBER) in all cells. Additional investigations (clinical and radiographic) were negative (no lymphadenopathy). Chemotherapy induced rapid and complete remission. Patient is in good health (no local recurrence) 5 years later.
Koulibaly
M
M
Diallo
S B
SB
Wann
A R
AR
Diallo
M B
MB
Charlotte
F
F
Le Charpentier
Y
Y
D000328:Adult; D000349:Africa; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002051:Burkitt Lymphoma / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans