Primary classical Hodgkin lymphoma of breast presenting as recurrent breast abscess in a non-lactating woman: a case report and literature review - Takeaways - MDSpire

Primary classical Hodgkin lymphoma of breast presenting as recurrent breast abscess in a non-lactating woman: a case report and literature review

  • By

  • Aliaa Khalili

  • Bahaa Ibrahim AbuRahmeh

  • Ibtihal Ahmad SA

  • Hazim Abosondos

  • Abdallah Altell

  • Mohammad Ameen Ishqair

  • June 30, 2026

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    Primary breast lymphoma (PBL) is a rare condition, comprising 0.3–0.5% of all breast lymphomas, with most cases being diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

  • 2

    A 55-year-old woman presented with a recurrent breast abscess, which was later diagnosed as primary classical Hodgkin lymphoma after multiple biopsies.

  • 3

    The patient's treatment with the BV-AD regimen resulted in an excellent clinical response and complete wound healing.

  • 4

    Recurrent breast abscesses in non-lactating women should prompt consideration of underlying malignancies, including rare lymphomas.

  • 5

    This case emphasizes the diagnostic challenges of distinguishing breast lymphoma from breast carcinoma due to overlapping clinical features.

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Primary classical Hodgkin lymphoma of breast presenting as recurrent breast abscess in a non-lactating woman: a case report and literature review

  • by Aliaa Khalili, Bahaa Ibrahim AbuRahmeh, Ibtihal Ahmad SA, Hazim Abosondos, Abdallah Altell, Mohammad Ameen Ishqair

  • June 30, 2026

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