Postmastectomy malignant lymphoma

Leuk Lymphoma. 2000 Jan;36(3-4):417-20. doi: 10.3109/10428190009148864.

Abstract

Postmastectomy lymphedema (PML) is a morbid condition occurring in patients with breast carcinoma treated with radical/modified radical mastectomy. Postmastectomy angiosarcoma (PMA) is the most common neoplasia seen in these patients. Primary malignant lymphoma arising in PML is a rare neoplasia and 3 cases have been reported until now. In this report a patient with diffuse large cell lymphoma (DLCL) arising in PML is reported and the other three cases are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Breast Neoplasms / complications*
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lymphedema / complications
  • Lymphedema / etiology
  • Lymphoma, Large B-Cell, Diffuse / complications*
  • Mastectomy, Modified Radical* / adverse effects
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications*