Pathological Characteristics & Treatment Outcome of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) in Egypt: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Series
*Corresponding Author: Amro Alamassi, Department of General Surgery, Airedale General Hospital, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6TD, England
Citation: A Alamassi, S Ali, Aliaa Shamardal, Marwa Badawi, Ali Al-Sakkaf, Dalia El Ganyny and Ahmed Shalaby (2020) Pathological Characteristics & Treatment Outcome of Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC) in Egypt: A Multicentre Retrospective Case Series. J Med Imp Surg 5: 152
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Abstract
IBC is an aggressive locally advanced breast cancer. It is defined as a clinico-pathological entity characterized by diffuse erythema and edema involving one-third or more of the breast skin [1]. In comparison to breast cancer cases worldwide, Egyptian patients are usually diagnosed at younger age (<45 years). Studies also suggest a higher incidence of BC among Egyptians (10-15% of breast cancer cases) compared to orldwide incidence rates (1-5%) [2, 3]. This study aims to determine the characteristics of primary IBC in Egypt and evaluate disease free and overall survival, as well as factors affecting patients’ survival.
