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CASE REPORT article

Front. Oncol.
Sec. Breast Cancer
Volume 14 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1440126

Incidental Discovery of Invasive Lobular Carcinoma and Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma during Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy: A Case Report Concurrent ALCL and ILC Detected During SLNB

Provisionally accepted
Euitae Kim Euitae Kim *
  • College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea

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    This study reports a rare case of concurrent invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) of the breast and ALK-negative anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) detected during sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB). A 55-year-old female underwent breast cancer surgery following abnormal breast screening results, revealing ILC histologically. Unexpectedly, SLNB identified ALCL, later confirmed on pathology. The patient received no ALCL-specific treatment due to lack of additional lesions and remained recurrence-free post-surgery. The paper discusses diagnostic challenges, emphasizing comprehensive evaluation and multidisciplinary collaboration. It highlights the rarity of simultaneous ALCL and breast cancer without prior radiation, stressing the importance of clinical vigilance. Despite challenges in differentiation and treatment optimization, individualized patient care is crucial. Further research into concurrent ALCL and breast cancer is essential for improved management strategies. This case underscores complexities in managing rare malignancies and emphasizes the need for tailored approaches for optimal patient outcomes.

    Keywords: Lymphoma, Large-cell, anaplastic, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, case report

    Received: 29 May 2024; Accepted: 16 Oct 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Kim. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Euitae Kim, College of Medicine, Dankook University, Cheonan, Republic of Korea

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