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Medullary carcinoma of the breast: An association with negative hormonal receptors
Author(s) -
Ponsky Jeffrey L.,
Gliga Lucius,
Reynolds Sheryl
Publication year - 1984
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930250203
Subject(s) - medicine , medullary cavity , breast carcinoma , medullary carcinoma , estrogen receptor , hormone , estrogen , receptor , carcinoma , hormone receptor , oncology , breast cancer , gynecology , urology , endocrinology , cancer , thyroid carcinoma , thyroid
The records of all patients undergoing breast surgery at one institution over a 6‐year period were retrospectively reviewed. Twenty‐two cases were found to meet the criteria for designation as medullary carcinoma of the breast. Estrogen receptor assay was performed in 20 cases and was negative in 75% of these patients; those with positive estrogen receptor asssay had very low values. Progesterone receptor assay was performed in 10 of these patients and was found to be negative in 9. The one positive value was very low. Medullary carcinoma of the breast, in spite of a generally favorable prognosis, shows a consistent relationship with negative hormonal receptors.