ABSTRACT
A case of a female patient aged 60 yrs, with metaplastic carcinoma of the breast which is a rare neoplasm is presented. Although it is a tumor of the ductal type, the predominant component of the neoplasm has an appearance other than glandular pattern and more in keeping with other cell types. Metaplastic carcinoma runs a very aggressive course and bears an unfavourable prognosis.
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Breast Neoplasms/pathology , Carcinoma, Ductal/pathology , Carcinosarcoma/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Metaplasia , Middle AgedABSTRACT
Population based survey was conducted in an urban area of Kashmir comprising 629 males and 511 females. Majority (27.9%) of individuals studied were in the age group of < 40 years. Prevalence of chronic bronchitis was more in the age group of 70 years and above (14.12%), in smokers the prevalence was 7.55% and in people living in poorly ventilated dwellings it was 10.56%.