Table 1 Distribution of clinico-pathologic characteristics of study cases
Characteristic | No. of cases (total = 73) | % |
|---|---|---|
1. Age (years) | ||
≤ 40 | 24 | 32.9 |
> 40 | 49 | 67.1 |
2. Menopausal status | ||
Pre-menopausal | 31 | 42.5 |
Post menopausal | 42 | 57.5 |
3. Presenting complaints | ||
Breast lump | 73 | 100 |
Lump + Axillary lymphadenopathy | 41 | 56.1 |
Lump + Fungating ulcer | 14 | 19.1 |
Lump + Pain | 13 | 17.8 |
Lump + others | 05 | 7.0 |
4. Laterality | ||
Right | 41 | 56.2 |
Left | 32 | 43.8 |
5. Location | ||
Upper inner quadrant | 9 | 12.3 |
Upper outer quadrant | 34 | 46.6 |
Lower outer quadrant | 2 | 2.7 |
Lower inner quadrant | 3 | 4.1 |
Central | 11 | 15.1 |
Multiple | 14 | 19.2 |
6. Histological type | ||
Invasive Breast Cancer (IBC) NST | 54 | 74.0 |
IBC with medullary features | 9 | 12.3 |
Metaplastic breast carcinoma | 4 | 5.5 |
Others | 6 | 8.2 |