Metastatic breast cancer suggesting parasitic disease

Clinicopathological Features of Non-metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Background: Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is reported to be associated with a high risk of recurrence, poor overall survival (OS), and disease-free survival (DFS) rates. This study evaluated the clincopathological features and survival of non-metastatic TNBC women in the capital of Iran compared with other areas of the world. Methods: In a retrospective study, 119 women with TNBC based ...

An unusual metastatic breast cancer presentation Report of a case

 ABSTRACTWe are reporting a 43-year-old female breast cancer case with a solitary metastatic adenocarcinoma in clivus. This patient with a stage II (T1N1M0) breast cancer history has been followed for 7 years.  Modified Radical Mastectomy (MRM) and 6 courses chemotherapy with CMF (Cyclophosphamide, Metotrexate, 5FU) regimen were done for her at the time of diagnosis. Also, she took tamoxifen tw...

Breast Cancer Postanthracycline Therapy for Metastatic Disease

Heart failure and breast enlargement suggesting cancer.

(figure). Capillary loops were not thickened and no trichrome positive deposits were seen. The tubules, interstitium, and blood vessels were all normal. Immunofluorescence studies were negative for all immunoglobulins, fibrin, and g-IC. Electron microscopy showed diffuse foot process fusion of the podocytes (see figure) with no electron dense deposits. The basement membrane was normal. He recei...

Metastatic Breast Cancer

In 1995, it is projected that there will be 183,400 new cases of breast cancer and 46,240 deaths from the disease, despite an emphasis on early detection [1]. Fewer than 10% of patients will present with metastatic disease, but nearly 50% of newly diagnosed patients may eventually develop it. Unfortunately, advanced breast cancer is incurable. In a classic study of untreated patients, the media...