Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast with Neuroectodermal Stromal Component
2011
Unique Case of Metaplastic Breast Carcinoma
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Tibor Tot, Juan José Badani De La Parra, Leif Bergkvist
Primary Institution: Central Hospital, Sweden
Conclusion
The case describes a rare type of breast cancer that progressed rapidly and resulted in the patient's death due to brain metastases.
Supporting Evidence
- The tumor measured 9 cm at diagnosis and showed rapid progression.
- The patient had no lymph node metastases at the time of diagnosis.
- Histological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of metaplastic carcinoma.
Takeaway
This study talks about a woman who had a special kind of breast cancer that grew very quickly and was very serious.
Methodology
Histological analysis was performed on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissue with various immunohistochemical reactions.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, which limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
The patient was a 53-year-old Kurdish woman.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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