CLINICAL, HISTOPATHOLOGICAL AND IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL CORRELATES OF BREAST CANCER: FINDINGS FROM A DESCRIPTIVE CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY IN KERALA, INDIA

Abstract

Breast carcinoma is the most common malignancy among women, characterized by significant heterogeneity in histological and molecular profiles. Histological grading, immunohistochemical (IHC) characterization, and molecular subtyping are crucial for determining prognosis and therapeutic strategies. This study aims to describe the clinical, histopathological, and IHC characteristics of breast carcinoma in patients at a tertiary care center in Kerala, India.