Immunohistochemical Expression of E-cadherin in Invasive Duct Carcinoma of the Breast

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1 Pathology Departments, South Valley University, Egypt

2 Oncology Departments, South Valley University, Egypt

3 Pathology Departments, Sohag University, Egypt

Abstract

Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor in women worldwide. E-Cadherin is a calcium-dependent epithelial cell adhesion molecule that is expressed at adherens junctions. Its loss may result in a poorly differentiated tumorphenotype. Cells with mutated E-cadherin demonstrate increased motility, altered organization of their actin cytoskeletonand associated with metastases, thereby providing evidence for its role as an invasion suppressor.
Objectives: Assess the prognostic value of E-cadherin expression in invasive duct carcinoma (IDC) of the breastand to evaluate its correlations with other prognostic parameters.
Materials and Methods: Immunohistochemical (IHC) E-Cadherin expression was studied in 60 IDC and the results were correlated with the clinico-pathological parameters.
Results: E-cadherin was positive in 46/60 (76.7%) of IDC; 15/60 (25%) showed strong membranous staining. A significant inverse correlation was found between E-cadherin expression and number of lymph node metastasis.
Conclusions: Loss of E-cadherin expression is a predictive of invasion and metastasis in IDC.

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SVU-International Journal of Medical Sciences
Volume 4, Issue 1
January 2021
Pages 112-120

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