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Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as a breast mass in patients with HIV infection: A report of three cases.

Authors :
Chanan-Khan, Asher
Holkova, Beata
Goldenberg, Alec hS.
Pavlick, Anna
Demopoulos, Rita
Takeshita, Kenichi
Source :
Leukemia & Lymphoma. Aug2005, Vol. 46 Issue 8, p1189-1193. 5p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Breast involvement with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is rare. Patients with AIDS have an increased incidence of NHL, often with high-grade histology, extranodal presentation and aggressive clinical course. Lymphoma of the breast in patients with HIV-1 infection has not been reported. We reviewed our tumor registry database of all AIDS-associated NHL and report on the clinical presentation and long-term outcome of 3 patients with AIDS who presented with lymphomatous involvement of the breast. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10428194
Volume :
46
Issue :
8
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
17835500
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/10428190500084175