Metaplastic carcinoma of the breast (carcinosarcoma variant): a case report.
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
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2007 Apr; 50(2): 396-8
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in English
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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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Main subject:
Breast Neoplasms
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Female
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Humans
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Carcinosarcoma
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Carcinoma, Ductal
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Metaplasia
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Middle Aged
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pathol Microbiol
Year:
2007
Type:
Article
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