Unique challenges and outcomes of young women with breast cancers from a tertiary care cancer centre in India.

Background: Young (≤40 years) breast cancers (YBC) are uncommon, inadequately represented in trials and have unique concerns and merit studying.

Methods: The YBC treated with a curative intent between 2015 and 2016 at our institute were analysed.

Results: There were 1228 patients with a median age of 36 (12-40) years; 38 (3.

Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC): Report from a gestational cancer registry from a tertiary cancer care centre, India.

Background: Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is a rare entity and defined as breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or one-year post-partum. There is sparse data especially from low and middle-income countries (LMIC) and merits exploration.

Methods: The study (2013-2020) evaluated demographics, treatment patterns and outcomes of PABC.

Hemangioma of base of tongue.

Although vascular malformations of the tongue comprise a significant portion of head and neck angiodysplastic lesions, hemangioma of base of tongue is rare. We report a case of hemangioma of base of tongue extending to the supraglottis, which necessitated an extended supraglottic laryngectomy. Patient had an uneventful recovery and at three year, follow-up has a normal speech and no difficulty in swallowing or aspiration.

Unusual late sequel of ruptured distal tendon of biceps brachii mimicking a soft-tissue tumor.

Objective: We report a rare case of chronic, neglected rupture of the distal biceps brachii which presented with gradually increasing swelling over the left lower arm. Fine-needle aspiration cytology was reported as indicative of a soft-tissue neoplasm. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were unable to rule out a neoplastic mass.