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Plasmablastic lymphoma of the breast in an immunocompetent patient: Long-lasting complete response induced by chemotherapy and autologous stem cell trasplantation

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Matikas A, Kanellis G, Papadimitriou C, Papadaki T, Kotsakis A, Dimopoulos MA, Georgoulias V. Plasmablastic lymphoma of the breast in an immunocompetent patient: Long-lasting complete response induced by chemotherapy and autologous stem cell trasplantation. Anticancer Research [Internet]. 2014;34(9):5111 - 5115.

Abstract:

Background: Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL) is a rare entity which is often causally related to infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Despite its predilection for oral cavity involvement, multiple cases of extra-oral involvement have been reported in the literature, more often among immunocompetent individuals. Case report: Herein we present the first case of primary PBL of the breast in an otherwise immunocompetent 36-year-old woman who was successfully treated with consolidation megatherapy and autologous stem cell transplantation. Conclusion: PBL carries a particularly poor prognosis and more intensive treatment is usually warranted. However, no treatment guidelines exist and treatment choices are made based on case reports and small retrospective case series. © 2014, International Institute of Anticancer Research. All rights reserved.

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