| Histopathological types of breast cancer in Nigerian women: a 12-year review (1993-2004). | |
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PMID: 16999196 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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To determine the commonest histological types of breast cancer in Nigerian women in Edo State and the mean age at diagnosis, we reviewed the histological slides of breast cancer received in the pathology department of University of Benin Teaching Hospital over a twelve-year period (January 1993-December 2004). The clinical data was obtained from the original request form and case notes where necessary. The mean age of the patients was 45.7 (SD= 13.4, SEM = 0.7). Invasive ductal carcinoma (not otherwise specified) constituted the majority of breast cancer accounting for 75.5% while papillary carcinoma was the least common (2.7%). Ductal carcinoma in situ accounted for 6.6%. Breast cancer occur more on the left (53.3%) than the right (45.7%). Bilateral breast cancer was found in only 0.8% of the cases. The frequency of invasive breast cancer is still very high among Nigerian women. Late presentation possibly due to ignorance, alternative medicine and fear of surgery may account for this high prevalence. |
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Authors:
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Victor J Ekanem; J U Aligbe |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: African journal of reproductive health Volume: 10 ISSN: 1118-4841 ISO Abbreviation: Afr J Reprod Health Publication Date: 2006 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-09-26 Completed Date: 2006-10-18 Revised Date: 2006-12-08 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712263 Medline TA: Afr J Reprod Health Country: Nigeria |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 71-5 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Pathology, College of Medical sciences, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State. vekanem2000@yahoo.com |
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Adult Age Factors Aged Aged, 80 and over Breast Neoplasms / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology* Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology* Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology* Carcinoma, Papillary / diagnosis, epidemiology, pathology* Female Humans Male Middle Aged Nigeria / epidemiology |
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Afr J Reprod Health. 2006 Apr;10(1):7-12
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