PRIMARY AFRICAN BURKITT-LYMPHOMA OF THE BREAST

We report a case of unilateral primary Burkitt lymphoma of the breast. It occured in a young woman with a history of recent abortion, as a p ainfull mass confused with an abscess. The diagnostic was suggested af ter fine needle aspiration. Biopsy allowed confirmation, by revealing a B-phenotype lymphoma with intranuclear Epstein - virus small RNA (EB ER) in all cells. Additional investigations (clinical and radiographic ) were negative (no lymphadenopathy). Chemotherapy induced rapid and c omplete remission. Patient is in good health (no local recurrence) 5 y ears later.