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http://dx.doi.org/10.14456/apjcp.2016.101/APJCP.2016.17.7.3363

Correlation of Hormone Receptor and HER-2/neu Expression with Clinicopathologic Parameters in Primary Breast Tumors  

Shaikh, Fouzia (Pathology, Ziauddin University)
Jamal, Qamar (Pathology, Ziauddin University)
Baig, Saeeda (Biochemistry, Ziauddin University)
Hadi, Naila Irum (Pathology, Ziauddin University)
Majeed, Noman (Biochemistry, Ziauddin University)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.17, no.7, 2016 , pp. 3363-3367 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a major health issue worldwide as well as in Pakistan. All women belonging to any race, ethnicity or lineage are in danger of developing breast cancer. Significant factors influencing the development of breast malignancies are the genetic background, environmental conditions, reproductive parameters, the consequences of female hormones both intrinsic and extrinsic, alteration of immune status, and biologic determinants. Materials and Methods: Overall 150 biopsy proven patients were included in the study. Samples were submitted for histopathology and determination of estrogen and progesterone receptor expression and HER-2/neu status. Associations with other characteristics like age, tumor stage, node involvement, histological grade were also studied. Results: Mean age at presentation was 46.7 years. The majority had invasive ductal carcinoma, 100 (84.7%), and were in stage pT3, 54 (45.7%). Important relationships (P<0.05) were found among ER, PR positivity, and Her 2 neu overexpression. However, no noteworthy link was identified amongst ER, PR, Her 2 neu and tumor grade, stage, age, lymph node involvement except for the menopausal status. Conclusions: In summary, breast cancer patients featured an advanced stage of disease, more lymph node involvement, and moderately high grade tumors and with more estrogen, progesterone receptor and HER-2 positive tumors.
Keywords
Breast cancer; hormone receptor; HER-2/neu; immuno-histochemistry;
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