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Carcinoma
New findings in carcinoma described from University of Texas
May 21st, 2009
According to a study from the United States, "Matrix-producing carcinoma (MPC) of the breast is a subtype of metaplastic carcinoma defined as an invasive breast carcinoma with a direct transition of carcinoma to cartilaginous or osseous matrix without an intervening spindle cell component. Our aims were (1) to evaluate specific histologic characteristics of MPC and correlate these with disease recurrence; and (2) to determine whether rates of locoregional and distant recurrence for MPC are significantly different from those of invasive ductal carcinoma." "Thirty-two cases of MPC were identified. Fourteen patients (44%) were <= 50 years of age; 10 (31%) had tumors of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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