Histopathological Profile of Breast Cancer in a Rural Population
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor. Although the majority of underlying causes and other features are usually uniform worldwide, every region has its own uniqueness for that cancer among females. Objective: The objective of this study to describe the frequency and prognostic factors related to the extent and biology of the breast cancer in a rural scenario for 13 years. Materials and Methods: A record-based retrospective study was undertaken and analyzed of all breast cancer cases received in Pathology Department during 2002-2015 at Dr. SMCSI Medical College, Karakonam. Results: A total of 256 breast cancer cases were received in the Pathology Department. Majority of patients was in postmenopausal age with left sided as common presentation. Pathological staging T2, Grade 2 and Nottingham prognostic index – good prognosis accounts for majority of the cases in our study. Conclusion: Despite the fact, breast cancer is the most common cancer among females. The disease shows a significant geographic and ethnic variation in age distribution
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S R Reny
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