Clinicopathological characteristics, treatments and oncological outcomes in metaplastic breast cancer: a Brazilian multicenter analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Metaplastic breast carcinoma (MBC) is a highly heterogenous group of tumors. MBC differs from other invasive carcinomas in clinical presentation, prognosis and response to treatment. The tumor is more aggressive and the most effective form of treatment is still uncertain for this patient population, given the particularities of the disease.

Subjects and methods

This is a retrospective, descriptive study analyzing data from women admitted for MBC treatment to participating centers (Hospital de Amor, Barretos, and Center for Integral Attention to Women's Health, CAISM/UNICAMP) between 2010 and 2020.

Results

A total of 102 women with pathologically confirmed MBC and presenting non-metastatic disease were included. The average age at diagnosis was 53 years, 7

SUBMITTER: Mendes TAR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515624 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature