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Breast Cancer
New breast cancer data have been reported by E. Erdemoglu and co-authors
May 1st, 2008
According to a study from Ankara, Turkey, "We present the case of a woman with a giant endometrial polyp of uncommon dimension who was receiving adjuvant tamoxifen for breast cancer. In her gynecologic examination, she had a mass measuring 3 x 4 x 4 cm protruding from the cervical os." "The mass was extirpated under general anesthesia. The mass originated from the endometrial cavity. The endometrial polyp measured 10 x 6 x 3 cm macroscopically and was found to be benign under microscopic examination," wrote E. Erdemoglu and colleagues. The researchers concluded: "We conclude that physicians should be aware of the confounding effects of tamoxifen on...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-05-01)
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