Primary diffuse large B-cell lymphoma of the breast: a case report

Mammary non-Hodgkin's lymphomas are uncommon and account for 2% of all extranodal lymphomas. Stringent diagnostic criteria are applied in the diagnosis of primary lymphoma considering that the breast is a recognized site for disseminated extranodal lymphoma. Our case report was established by histology alone.

Mammary non-Hodgkin's lymphomas; Breast

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