Table 1 Patient characteristics

Well

6 (15%)

1

5 (12.5%)

Intermediately

18 (45%)

2

11 (27.5%)

Poorly

14 (35%)

3

24 (60%)

Good/poor component

1 (2.5%)

LCIS

1 (2.5%)

IHC

IHC

ER-positive

28 (70%)^a

ER-positive

22 (55%)^c

PR-positive

24 (60%)^a

PR-positive

19 (47.5%)^d

Her2/neu-positive (3+)

12 (30%)^b

Her2/neu-positive (3+)

4 (10%)^d

p53-positive

11 (27.5%)^b

p53-positive

9 (22.5%)^d

Tumour detection

Palpation

17 (42.5%)

Microcalcifications

18 (45%)

Others

5 (12.5%)

Tumour diameter (mm)

Range

10 to 80

Median

45

Average

42.8

Treatment

Mastectomy

24 (60%)

Breast conserving treatment

6 (15%)

Local excision followed by mastectomy

10 (25%)