Hematologic Malignancies of the Breast: A Contemporary Series Investigating Incidence, Presentation, Accuracy of Diagnosis on Core Needle Biopsy, and Hormone Receptor Expression

Breast Cancer : Basic and Clinical Research
Marie-Christine GuilbertSusan C Lester

Abstract

Distinguishing breast hematologic malignancies in core needle biopsies from other entities can be challenging. Misclassification as a breast carcinoma could result in inappropriate treatment. The aim of this study was to characterize the types, incidence, and helpful diagnostic features of hematologic malignancies of the breast. All hematologic malignancies of the breast diagnosed at our institution from 2004 to 2017 were identified. Clinical notes, imaging, and slides were reviewed. Immunohistochemical analysis of estrogen receptor α (ERα), estrogen receptor β (ERβ), and androgen receptor (AR) was performed when tissue was available. In all, 43 hematologic malignancies from biopsies of 37 women and 6 men were identified. Core needle biopsies (35 or 81%) were more common than excisions (8 or 19%). For 14 patients (40%), the core biopsy was the first diagnosis of a hematologic malignancy. Diagnoses included 37 lymphomas (7 primary), 4 leukemias, and 2 myelomas. There was 1 misdiagnosis of carcinoma. Low positivity for hormone receptors was observed in a minority of lymphomas. A definitive diagnosis of hematologic malignancy was made in 31 (89%) of the core needle biopsies. Only 3 patients undergoing core biopsy required excision...Continue Reading

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