Sonographic detection of multifocality in breast carcinoma

Park, Jeong Mi; Yoon, Ghil Suk; Kim, Sun Mi

doi:10.1002/jcu.10177

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“…An incidentally detected lesion was defined as an independent enhanced lesion that was more than two centimeter apart from the main lesion on MR images, and was not detected on palpation, mammography, or conventional US. We excluded lesions smaller than three millimeters in maximum diameter, because such small lesions were less likely to be detected, even on repeat US (15,16). We also excluded multiple lesions diffusely distributed in the entire breast, because these are frequently seen in patients with fibrocystic changes or hormonal changes (17).…”

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Incidentally detected lesions on contrast‐enhanced MR imaging in candidates for breast‐conserving therapy: Correlation between MR findings and histological diagnosis

Yabuuchi

Kuroiwa

Kusumoto

et al. 2006

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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Purpose:To investigate the correlation between MR findings and the histological diagnosis of incidentally detected lesions in candidates for breast-conserving therapy. Materials and Methods:MR images of 299 patients with breast cancer were reviewed. Incidentally detected lesions were noted in 59 of 299 (20%) patients, and a histological diagnosis was obtained in 48 of 59 (81%) patients. There were 25 benign and 23 malignant lesions. The number, size, location, morphologic character, and kinetic curve assessment of the MR findings were analyzed. Statistical analyses were performed to determine whether any differences could be observed between benign and malignant lesions. Results:Lesions of over 10 mm tended to be malignant (11/16; 69%), whereas those equal or less than 5 mm tended to be benign (12/17; 71%; P Ͻ 0.05). Lesions in the same quadrant as the main lesion tended to be malignant (20/27.5; 73%), whereas those in a different quadrant tended to be benign (17.5/20.5; 85%; P Ͻ 0.001). Lesions with early peak of enhancement tended to be malignant (20/25; 80%), whereas those with persistent enhancement tended to be benign (20/23; 87%; P Ͻ 0.001). Conclusion:Incidentally detected lesions that are found in a different quadrant from the main lesion, are smaller than 10 mm in diameter, and show persistent enhancement on MR imaging suggest benign lesions. Therefore, patients with such lesions should avoid unnecessary surgical procedures unless lesions are proved to be malignant by cytology or biopsy.

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Incidentally detected lesions on contrast‐enhanced MR imaging in candidates for breast‐conserving therapy: Correlation between MR findings and histological diagnosis

Yabuuchi

Kuroiwa

Kusumoto

et al. 2006

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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“…To cope with the dual problem of curability and cosmetic outcome, preoperative, accurate assessment of tumor extension is of vital importance. For this purpose, many studies have been conducted using a variety of imaging modalities, i.e., mammography, ultrasonography (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and helical computed tomography (helical CT) [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20]. However, none of these modalities is sensitive enough to visualize intraductal spreading of the tumor or small daughter nodules with satisfactory accuracy [5,8,14,16,17].…”

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Usefulness of three-dimensional multidetector-row CT images for preoperative evaluation of tumor extension in primary breast cancer patients

Inoue

Tamaki

Hamada

et al. 2005

Breast Cancer Res Treat

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Secondary prevention at 360°: the important role of diagnostic imaging

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The aim of this paper is to underline the importance of the role of general practitioners (GPs) in distributing vital information about prevention to citizens, to highlight the importance of the so-called voluntary prevention programmes, both for conditions for which no organised screening programmes exist and for those for which they do exist but may well be obsolete or inefficient. Nowadays, voluntary prevention is made more effective thanks to the new sophisticated diagnostic technologies applied worldwide by diagnostic imaging. Epidemiological data about the incidence and causes of death among the Italian population have shown that screening programmes should be aimed first at fighting the following diseases: prostatic carcinoma, lung cancer, colorectal carcinoma, breast cancer, cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease, aortic and peripheral vascular disease. GPs do not generally give good or adequate instructions concerning voluntary prevention programmes; GPs may not even be aware of this type of prevention which could represent a valuable option together with the existing mass screening programmes. Therefore, in the following analysis, we aim to outline the correct diagnostic pathway for the prevention of diseases having the highest incidence in our country and which represent the most frequent causes of death. If used correctly, these screening programmes may contribute to the success of secondary prevention, limiting the use of tertiary prevention and thus producing savings for the Italian National Health System.

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Sonographic detection of multifocality in breast carcinoma

Abstract: Preoperative sonography is accurate and reliable for detecting small satellite nodules and can have an important role in the preoperative evaluation of patients for whom breast-conserving surgery is planned.

Cited by 6 publications

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Incidentally detected lesions on contrast‐enhanced MR imaging in candidates for breast‐conserving therapy: Correlation between MR findings and histological diagnosis

Incidentally detected lesions on contrast‐enhanced MR imaging in candidates for breast‐conserving therapy: Correlation between MR findings and histological diagnosis

Usefulness of three-dimensional multidetector-row CT images for preoperative evaluation of tumor extension in primary breast cancer patients

Secondary prevention at 360°: the important role of diagnostic imaging

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