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Genes involved in the pathogenesis of breast cancer include ''BRCA1'', ''BRCA2'' and ''p53''. On microscopic histopathological analysis, minimal tubule formation,marked pleomorphism, and numerous mitotic figures are characteristic findings of breast cancer. | |||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Ammu Susheela, M.D. [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Breast cancer was first described in the Egyptian literature. In 1976, mammography became officially recommended by the American cancer society for screening the breast cancer.
Classification
Breast cancer may be classified according to anatomy into 4 subtypes: ductal, lobular, sarcoma, and lymphoma.
Pathophysiology
Genes involved in the pathogenesis of breast cancer include BRCA1, BRCA2 and p53. On microscopic histopathological analysis, minimal tubule formation,marked pleomorphism, and numerous mitotic figures are characteristic findings of breast cancer.