Clinicopathologic analysis of carcinoma of the breast in an African population

A ten-year survey at Kinshasa University Hospital, Zaĭre, has shown that carcinoma of the breast is relatively common and accounts for 23% of all solid cancers in women. In most respects the growth is similar to that seen elsewhere. However, certain features not usually reported were noted: (1) Pati...

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Published inArchives of surgery (Chicago. 1960) Vol. 123; no. 8; p. 972
Main Authors Kenda, J F, Chirimwami, B, Veyi, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.08.1988
Subjects
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Carcinoma - pathology
Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating - pathology
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Female
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Parity
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Summary:A ten-year survey at Kinshasa University Hospital, Zaĭre, has shown that carcinoma of the breast is relatively common and accounts for 23% of all solid cancers in women. In most respects the growth is similar to that seen elsewhere. However, certain features not usually reported were noted: (1) Patients in Zaĭre are, overall, about ten years younger than those seen in western populations. (2) Compared with western data, the disease here is significantly associated with multiparity and breast-feeding. The reasons for these differences are not clear at present.
ISSN:0004-0010
DOI:10.1001/archsurg.1988.01400320058012