Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of T lymphoblastic type of mediastinum and breast, mimicking thymoma
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20195988Keywords:
T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma, Thymic tumors, Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma of mediastinumAbstract
T cell lymphoblastic lymphoma (T-LBL) is a common variant of Non-Hodgkin’s tumor of mediastinum which presents late due to aggressive spread. Immunohistochemical studies are conclusive in their diagnosis. We present a rare case of mediastinal tumor with left breast mass which mimicked thymoma on computed tomography guided biopsy but was diagnosed T-LBL on immunohistochemistry after surgical excision.
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