Encapsulated papillary carcinoma of the breast: A clinicopathological study of 49 cases

Background: Encapsulated papillary carcinoma (EPC) has been considered as a variant of ductal carcinoma in situ. Recent studies suggest that EPC could be invasive, as it often lacks myoepithelial cells (MECs) at their periphery. The current study was performed to investigate the biological features of EPC. Methods: Forty-nine EPC patients admitted to the Tai'an Central Hospital and Qilu Hospital of Shandong University from January 2004-December 2014 were included in this study. We retrospectively analyzed the clinicopathological findings, the presence and distribution of MECs, as well as the outcomes.
Source: Current Problems in Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research