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Hodge E, Mirchandani A, Shah B. Mammographic and Sonographic Findings of Intraductal Papilloma of the Right Breast: A Case Report. Cureus 2023; 15:e37034. [PMID: 37143645 PMCID: PMC10153652 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.37034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2023] Open
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Intraductal papillomas are tumors that arise in the epithelial cells of the mammary duct. Common presenting symptoms for intraductal papilloma include serous or serosanguinous nipple discharge or a palpable mass. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman who presented with spontaneous right breast nipple discharge and a palpable mass. Diagnostic imaging for the patient included mammography and ultrasound with color doppler imaging that revealed a mass at eight o'clock in the right breast at a distance of 2 cm from the nipple and that corresponded to the area of palpable concern. Percutaneous ultrasound-guided biopsy of the mass confirmed a diagnosis of intraductal papilloma. Surgical excision may be required in many cases of an intraductal papilloma due to the variety of diagnoses that can be included on the differential, the increased risk for cellular atypia, and the treatment for spontaneous nipple discharge.
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Tu S, Yin Y, Yuan C, Chen H. Management of Intraductal Papilloma of the Breast Diagnosed on Core Needle Biopsy: Latest Controversies. PHENOMICS (CHAM, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 3:190-203. [PMID: 37197642 PMCID: PMC10110831 DOI: 10.1007/s43657-022-00085-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Revised: 11/12/2022] [Accepted: 11/15/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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Intraductal papillomas (IDPs), including central papilloma and peripheral papilloma, are common in the female population. Due to the lack of specific clinical manifestations of IDPs, it is easy to misdiagnose or miss diagnose. The difficulty of differential diagnosis using imaging techniques also contributes to these conditions. Histopathology is the gold standard for the diagnosis of IDPs while the possibility of under sample exists in the percutaneous biopsy. There have been some debates about how to treat asymptomatic IDPs without atypia diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB), especially when the upgrade rate to carcinoma is considered. This article concludes that further surgery is recommended for IDPs without atypia diagnosed on CNB who have high-risk factors, while appropriate imaging follow-up may be suitable for those without risk factors.
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- Siyuan Tu
- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Spine Institute, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Longhua Hospital, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 725 South Wanping Road, Shanghai, 200030 China
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Significance of Myoepithelial Cell Layer in Breast Ductal Carcinoma in situ with Papillary Architecture with and without Associated Invasive Carcinoma. Clin Breast Cancer 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2022.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Jee Y, Bakht A, Burner JM, Coldren DL, Howard-McNatt M, Chiba A. Intraductal Papilloma on Breast Biopsy: Upstaging Rate and Implications for Practice Guidelines. Am Surg 2022; 88:1467-1470. [PMID: 35420506 DOI: 10.1177/00031348221082276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND The recommendation for management of intraductal papilloma has not been clearly established and its surgical excision criteria remain controversial. This study determines the institutional malignancy upstage rate of benign intraductal papillomas and identifies risk factors for upstage. METHODS Retrospective review was conducted on female patients who were diagnosed with intraductal papillomas without atypia on core needle biopsy at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital between 1/2012 and 6/2021. Patients were excluded if there was a concomitant malignancy or atypia or deemed to be discordant with imaging. Features associated with upstage on imaging and histopathology were obtained from the electronic medical record. RESULTS This study included 245 intraductal papillomas without atypia in 231 women (mean age, 59.1 ± 12.3 [SD] years). Approximately 31% (76/245) of the papillomas were excised, whereas 69% (169/245) of the papillomas underwent surveillance. Of the patients who underwent excisional biopsy, upstage rate for DCIS was 1.3% (1/76) and 5.3% (4/76) for atypia. All of the papillomas upstaged to DCIS or atypia had lesion size ≥10 mm on imaging. Out of the 139 intraductal papillomas that underwent radiologic surveillance, two (1.4%) developed malignancy and three (2.2%) developed atypia. DISCUSSION The risk of upstaging of intraductal papilloma without atypia to malignancy remains extremely low. Therefore, routine surgical excision may not be necessary. While the papillomas upstaged to either malignancy or atypia have size abnormality ≥10 mm, other potential selective excision criteria should be explored to further decrease the risk of an upstage.
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- Yoonsun Jee
- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC, USA
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- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC, USA
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- Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston Salem, NC, USA
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Fatima K, Afzal S, Tariq MU. Outcome of Non-Malignant Papillary Lesions of the Breast on Core Biopsy: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Center in Pakistan. Cureus 2020; 12:e8364. [PMID: 32617235 PMCID: PMC7325390 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.8364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Papillary lesions of the breast constitute a heterogeneous group ranging from non-malignant papillomas to papillary carcinoma. While surgical excision is recommended for atypical papilloma or papillary DCIS/ carcinoma on core biopsy, controversy persists in the management of benign papillomas which are diagnosed with core needle biopsy (CNB) since there are variable reported rates for tumor upgrade. The purpose of this study was to determine the outcome of papillary lesions of the breast diagnosed at image-guided CNB, after surgical excision or follow-up, and to identify potential predictors of high-risk lesions/malignancy on imaging. Materials and methods We retrospectively identified 52 non-malignant papillary lesions on core biopsy between January 2012 and June 2018. The outcome of surgical excision, as well as clinical and imaging features of these lesions, were assessed. The final histologic upgrade was recorded, and variables were compared between benign and atypical lesions on core biopsy as well as between upgraded and non-upgraded lesions after surgical excision. Results Thirty-six lesions out of 52 lesions were benign papillomas on core biopsy, while 16 were papillary lesions with ADH/DCIS. All of these lesions except four benign papillomas were excised. Of the 32 benign papillomas excised, 7 were upgraded to papilloma with ADH/DCIS and one to DCIS with the focus of invasion. Among the 16 atypical lesions excised, one was upgraded to papillary DCIS with a final upgrade rate of 17.3%. There was no statistically significant clinical or imaging feature among those that were upgraded on excision from those that were not upgraded. Conclusion Non-malignant papillary lesions have a significant upgrade rate. There are no reliable clinical or imaging features that can pre-surgically predict upgrade. Therefore, surgical excision of all papillary lesions is recommended for definitive diagnosis.
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- Radiology, Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, PAK
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Paepke S, Metz S, Brea Salvago A, Ohlinger R. Benign Breast Tumours - Diagnosis and Management. Breast Care (Basel) 2018; 13:403-412. [PMID: 30800034 PMCID: PMC6381897 DOI: 10.1159/000495919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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With improvements in breast imaging, mammography, ultrasound and minimally invasive interventions, the detection of early breast cancer, non-invasive cancers, lesions of uncertain malignant potential, and benign lesions has increased. However, with the improved diagnostic capabilities comes a substantial risk of false-positive benign lesions and vice versa false-negative malignant lesions. A statement is provided on the manifestation, imaging, and diagnostic verification of isolated benign breast tumours that have a frequent manifestation, in addition to general therapy management recommendations. Histological evaluation of benign breast tumours is the most reliable diagnostic method. According to the S3 guideline and information gained from analysis of the literature, preference is to be given to core biopsy for each type of tumour as the preferred diagnostic method. An indication for open biopsy is also to be established should the tumour increase in size in the follow-up interval, after recurring discrepancies in the vacuum biopsy results, or at the request of the patient. As an alternative, minimally invasive procedures such as therapeutic vacuum biopsy, cryoablation or high-intensity focused ultrasound are also becoming possible alternatives in definitive surgical management. The newer minimally invasive methods show an adequate degree of accuracy and hardly any restrictions in terms of post-interventional cosmetics so that current requirements of extensive breast imaging can be thoroughly met.
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- Stefan Paepke
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
- Roman Herzog Comprehensive Cancer Center, Munich, Germany
- Comprehensive Cancer Center München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt University Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Benign breast disease is a spectrum of common disorders. The majority of patients with a clinical breast lesion will have benign process. Management involves symptom control when present, pathologic-based and imaging-based evaluation to distinguish from a malignant process, and counseling for patients that have an increased breast cancer risk due to the benign disorder.
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Ouldamer L, Kellal I, Legendre G, Ngô C, Chopier J, Body G. [Management of breast nipple discharge: Recommendations]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015; 44:927-37. [PMID: 26545854 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgyn.2015.09.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2015] [Accepted: 09/18/2015] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate diagnostic value of imaging procedures and management strategies of the patients with nipple discharge (ND) to establish management recommendations. METHODS Bibliographical search in French and English languages by consultation of PubMed, Cochrane and Embase databases. RESULTS Although, all ND require an systematic evaluation guided by clinical data, bloody ND could be a predictor of breast cancer risk among different colors of discharge particularly in patients of more than 50 years (LE2). The mammography and breast ultrasography are the imaging procedures to realize in first intention (grade C) but they turn out useful only when they detect radiological abnormalities (LE4). Galactography has only a localizing value of possible ductal abnormalities (when standard imaging procedures is not contributive) (LE4). Thus, in the diagnostic investigation of a suspicious ND, galactography it is not recommended in standard practice (grade C). The breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is recommended when breast standard imaging procedures are not contributive (grade C). The ND cytology is useful only if it is positive (i.e. reveal cancer cells). There is no proof on the diagnostic performance of the cytological analysis of the ND to allow a recommendation on its realization or not. In front of a suspicious ND, when breast-imaging procedures reveals an associated radiological lesion, an adapted percutaneous biopsy is recommended by percutaneous way (grade C). Vacuum-assisted breast biopsies is a diagnostic tool but can also be therapeutic allowing to avoid surgery in case of benign lesion but current literature data do not allow recommendations on the therapeutic aspect of vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (LE4). In the absence of associated radiological signal, and in case of reproducible bloody persistent ND, a pyramidectomy is recommended (grade C).
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- L Ouldamer
- Département de gynécologie, hôpital Bretonneau, CHRU de Tours, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours, France; Faculté de médecine François-Rabelais, 37044 Tours, France; Unité Inserm 1069, 37044 Tours, France.
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- Département de gynécologie, hôpital Bretonneau, CHRU de Tours, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours, France
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- CESP Inserm U1018, service de gynécologie obstétrique, CHU d'Angers, 49000 Angers, France
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- Service de chirurgie cancérologique, gynécologique et du sein, hôpital européen Georges-Pompidou, AP-HP, 15, rue Leblanc, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris-Descartes, Paris, France
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- Service de radiologie, hôpital Tenon, AP-HP, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- Département de gynécologie, hôpital Bretonneau, CHRU de Tours, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours, France; Faculté de médecine François-Rabelais, 37044 Tours, France
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We present a case of intraductal papilloma in the right breast of a 51-year-old woman with high F-FDG uptake. Its maximum standardized uptake value increased from 10.2 on early (1 h) PET/CT scan to 12.2 on delayed (2 h) PET/CT scan suggesting a primary breast cancer. However, histopathology proved it to be an intraductal papilloma. Immunohistochemically, strong expression of glucose transporter-1 and weak expression of hexokinase-II were noted in the papilloma. With the detection of a subareolar intracystic mass with high F-FDG uptake, intraductal papilloma should be included in the differential diagnosis.
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Wang W, Ding J, Yang W, Li Y, Zhou L, Zhang S, Zhu H, Mao J, Tang J, Gu Y, Peng W. MRI characteristics of intraductal papilloma. Acta Radiol 2015; 56:276-83. [PMID: 24696194 DOI: 10.1177/0284185114526590] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intraductal papilloma (IDP) is the most common pathological finding in women with pathological nipple discharge. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has shown potential for characterizing breast tumors; however, MRI findings of IDPs are inconclusive, and certain diagnostic standards are lacking. PURPOSE To characterize the MRI features of IDP from a relatively large cohort. MATERIAL AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed from 358 women with IDPs that were confirmed by histopathology. The clinical and imaging findings in 70 patients who underwent preoperative MRI were analyzed. MRI analyses included morphology and dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI. RESULTS In 70 patients, 77 IDPs were detected on MRI, which revealed the following three patterns: small luminal mass papillomas; tumor-like papillomas; and MRI-occult papillomas. Fourteen IDPs involved small, oval, smooth, and contrast-enhanced masses at the posterior end of the enlarged duct corresponding to small luminal mass papillomas. Seven IDPs had large diameters along the direction of the breast duct, indicating the typical MRI findings for IDP. Of 47 tumor-like papillomas, 16 cases showed large diameters along the direction of the breast duct and close to the nipple (within 4 cm), seven cases resembled invasive breast cancer on MRI, and the remaining 24 were (24/47) undistinguishable from other benign breast diseases. Sixteen IDPs were MRI-occult papillomas that could not be distinguished from the surrounding benign disease by either contrast-enhanced MRI or fat-suppressed T2-weighted MRI. CONCLUSION Small luminal mass papillomas or tumor-like papillomas with the largest diameters along the direction of the breast duct and close to the nipple (within 4 cm) might be the typical MRI findings for IDPs.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Pathology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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- Department of Radiology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, PR China
- Department of Oncology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai, PR China
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Kuzmiak CM, Lewis MQ, Zeng D, Liu X. Role of sonography in the differentiation of benign, high-risk, and malignant papillary lesions of the breast. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2014; 33:1545-1552. [PMID: 25154934 DOI: 10.7863/ultra.33.9.1545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this retrospective study was to assess the sonographic features of benign, high-risk, and malignant papillary lesions of the breast. METHODS We conducted a search of our institution's breast biopsy database for all papillary lesions with sonographic findings and final surgical pathologic diagnoses from January 1, 2004, to December 31, 2009. We retrospectively reviewed the breast sonographic findings of 23 benign papillomas, 14 papillomas with associated atypical ductal hyperplasia, and 14 papillary carcinomas, all surgically proven. These 51 lesions in 50 patients comprised our data set. The imaging reports, pathologic records, and surgical records of these patients were reviewed, and statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS The findings for 50 patients (age range, 26-92 years; mean, 55.2 years) with 51 lesions were reviewed. One patient had bilateral breast cancer. Size and margin features showed statistically significant differences (P < .05) between the lesions. Twelve (47.9%) benign papillomas, 10 (71.4%) high-risk lesions, and 13 (92.9%) malignant lesions were larger than 1 cm. Sixteen (69.6%) benign papillomas, 10 (71.4%) high-risk lesions, and only 4 (28.6%) malignant lesions had circumscribed margins. With regard to echo pattern, there was a statistically significant difference between the lesions (P< .01). Twenty (87.0%) benign papillomas, 4 (28.6%) high-risk lesions, and 10 (71.4%) malignant lesions were hypoechoic. Posterior sonographic features were also statistically significant (P < .05), with malignant and high-risk lesions being associated with posterior enhancement or shadowing. Another statistically significant difference (P < .01) was intralesional vascularity, which was seen more frequently with malignant lesions. Regardless of lesion type, the distance from the nipple, shape, orientation, surrounding tissue change, and associated calcifications were not significant. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that sonographic features that may potentially assist in differentiating papillary lesions include size, margin, echo pattern, posterior features, and intralesional vascularity.
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- Cherie M Kuzmiak
- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (C.M.K.), Department of Medicine, Center for Gastro intestinal Biology and Disease (M.Q.L.), and Department of Biostatistics (D.Z., X.L.), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA.
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (C.M.K.), Department of Medicine, Center for Gastro intestinal Biology and Disease (M.Q.L.), and Department of Biostatistics (D.Z., X.L.), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (C.M.K.), Department of Medicine, Center for Gastro intestinal Biology and Disease (M.Q.L.), and Department of Biostatistics (D.Z., X.L.), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center (C.M.K.), Department of Medicine, Center for Gastro intestinal Biology and Disease (M.Q.L.), and Department of Biostatistics (D.Z., X.L.), University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina USA
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Berná-Serna JD, Torres-Ales C, Berná-Mestre JD, Polo L. Role of galactography in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2014; 8:122-6. [PMID: 24419050 DOI: 10.1159/000350779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to evaluate the usefulness of galactography (GL) in the early diagnosis of breast cancer in patients with pathologic nipple discharge (PND). PATIENTS AND METHODS We retrospectively studied all galactograms obtained in 117 women with PND, who subsequently had a biopsy. The findings detected in the galactograms of the patients in this study were assigned to different categories of the Galactogram Image Classification System (GICS): GICS 2, benign; GICS 3, probably benign; GICS 4, suspicious for malignancy; and GICS 5, highly suspicious for malignancy. RESULTS The galactograms were classified into GICS 2 (29 cases; 24.7%), GICS 3 (42 cases; 35.8%), GICS 4 (30 cases; 25.6%), and GICS 5 (16 cases; 13.6%). A good correlation was observed between histological diagnosis and GICS categories (p < 0.05). All cases diagnosed with carcinoma (n = 18) were classified in GICS categories 4-5: ductal carcinoma in situ in 14 cases (11.9%) and invasive carcinoma in 4 cases (3.4%). CONCLUSION GL is a useful procedure in the early diagnosis of breast cancer in patients with PND.
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- Juan D Berná-Serna
- Department of Radiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, El Palmar (Murcia), Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, El Palmar (Murcia), Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, El Palmar (Murcia), Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Virgen de la Arrixaca University Hospital, El Palmar (Murcia), Spain
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Kawasaki T, Mochizuki K, Yamauchi H, Yagata H, Kondo T, Tsunoda H, Nakamura S, Oishi N, Nakazawa T, Yamane T, Inoue A, Maruyama T, Inoue M, Inoue S, Fujii H, Katoh R. High prevalence of neuroendocrine carcinoma in breast lesions detected by the clinical symptom of bloody nipple discharge. Breast 2012; 21:652-6. [PMID: 22397895 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2012.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2011] [Revised: 01/18/2012] [Accepted: 01/24/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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AIM Bloody nipple discharge (BND) is an important clinical symptom in breast disorders, especially cancers. However, the association between this symptom and breast neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) has not been sufficiently investigated or well understood. METHODS We clinicopathologically studied 89 cases using biopsy and/or resection in 144 patients who came to the hospital for a thorough examination of symptomatic BND. RESULTS Of these 89 cases examined histologically, 24 (27%) were neuroendocrine carcinomas (NECs) in which >50% of cells immuno-expressed chromogranin A and/or synaptophysin. Moreover, NECs made up 44% (24/55) of the mammary cancers found because of the BND. The frequency of diagnosing malignancy preoperatively in 24 NECs was 4% by nipple discharge cytology, 40% by fine needle aspiration cytology, 62% by core needle biopsy and 67% by mammotome biopsy. There were neither postoperative recurrences nor metastases in the NEC cases during a mean follow-up of 83.7 months. The 24 NECs were subclassified into neuroendocrine ductal carcinoma in situ (NE-DCIS) (9 cases) and microinvasive (7 cases) and invasive (8 cases) NECs with extensive NE-DCIS components. Most NECs had early-stage and low-grade pathological parameters: pTis or pT1 (96%), pN0 (96%), low nuclear grade (83%), absence of necrosis (88%), immuno-positivity of estrogen and progesterone receptors (100%) and absence of HER2 protein overexpression (100%). CONCLUSIONS NECs predominantly with NE-DCIS lesions, often under-diagnosed preoperatively, accounted for an important share of breast conditions associated with BND. It is, therefore, worth keeping this type of breast cancer in mind when performing medical examinations on patients with BND.
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- Tomonori Kawasaki
- Department of Pathology, University of Yamanashi, 1110, Shimokato, Chuo, Yamanashi 409-3898, Japan.
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Kalu ON, Chow C, Wheeler A, Kong C, Wapnir I. The diagnostic value of nipple discharge cytology: breast imaging complements predictive value of nipple discharge cytology. J Surg Oncol 2012; 106:381-5. [PMID: 22396104 DOI: 10.1002/jso.23091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2011] [Accepted: 02/10/2012] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Papilloma is the most common finding associated with pathologic nipple discharge. In the absence of breast imaging abnormalities, the incidence of occult malignancy is <3%. OBJECTIVE To determine the predictive value of nipple discharge cytology in conjunction with breast imaging. METHODS Retrospective review of 160 charts; inclusion criteria of clinically pathologic nipple discharge, subsequent excisional biopsy, and absence of palpable abnormalities. Nipple discharge cytology categorized as negative, atypical, suspicious, and papillary. Breast imaging was analyzed. Preoperative tests were correlated to final surgical pathology. RESULTS 89 patients identified. Sixty-five had positive cytology, with a false positive rate of 32.3%. They were associated with papillomas in 52%, benign non-papillary in 33% and malignant lesions in 9% of cases. Nipple discharge cytology was positive in 69.6% of papillomas and 92% of atypical/malignant lesions; 30% had abnormal breast imaging and positive cytology. Nipple discharge cytology had a sensitivity of 74.5%, specificity of 30%, and positive predictive value of 68%. The positive predictive value increased to 85% with associated abnormal breast imaging. CONCLUSIONS Nipple discharge cytology is useful in evaluating pathologic discharge. However, negative cytology with negative imaging is not enough to avoid surgery in cases of suspicious clinical presentation.
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- Ogori N Kalu
- Department of Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California, USA.
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Richter-Ehrenstein C, Tombokan F, Fallenberg EM, Schneider A, Denkert C. Intraductal papillomas of the breast: Diagnosis and management of 151 patients. Breast 2011; 20:501-4. [DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2011.05.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2010] [Revised: 04/07/2011] [Accepted: 05/09/2011] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Molleran V. Postbiopsy management. Semin Roentgenol 2010; 46:40-50. [PMID: 21134527 DOI: 10.1053/j.ro.2010.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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- Virginia Molleran
- Breast Imaging Department, UC Health/University Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
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Cyr AE, Novack D, Trinkaus K, Margenthaler JA, Gillanders WE, Eberlein TJ, Ritter J, Aft RL. Are we overtreating papillomas diagnosed on core needle biopsy? Ann Surg Oncol 2010; 18:946-51. [PMID: 21046266 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-010-1403-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2010] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Breast papillomas often are diagnosed with core needle biopsy (CNB). Most studies support excision for atypical papillomas, because as many as one half will be upgraded to malignancy on final pathology. The literature is less clear on the management of papillomas without atypia on CNB. Our goal was to determine factors associated with pathology upgrade on excision. METHODS Our pathology database was searched for breast papillomas diagnosed by CNB during the past 10 years. We identified 277 charts and excluded lesions associated with atypia or malignancy on CNB. Two groups were identified: papillomas that were surgically excised (group 1) and those that were not (group 2). Charts were reviewed for the subsequent diagnosis of cancer or high-risk lesions. Appropriate statistical tests were used to analyze the data. RESULTS A total of 193 papillomas were identified. Eighty-two lesions were excised (42%). Caucasian women were more likely to undergo excision (p = 0.03). Twelve percent of excised lesions were upgraded to malignancy. Increasing age was a predictor of upgrading, but this was not significant. Clinical presentation, lesion location, biopsy technique, and breast cancer history were not associated with pathology upgrade. Two lesions in group 2 ultimately required excision due to enlargement, and both were upgraded to malignancy. CONCLUSIONS Twenty-four percent of papillomas diagnosed on CNB have upgraded pathology on excision--half to malignancy. All of the cancers diagnosed were stage 0 or I. For patients in whom excision was not performed, 2 of 111 papillomas were later excised and upgraded to malignancy.
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- Amy E Cyr
- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Campus Box 8109, 660 South Euclid Avenue, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to evaluate the clinical and pathologic parameters of benign papillomas diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB) and predict malignancy risk after surgical excision. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed clinicopathologic findings for 160 CNB-diagnosed benign papillomas followed by surgical excision from 154 patients. RESULTS Ten (6.3%) of the excised lesions were diagnosed as malignant. Univariate analysis showed that those that were palpable on physical examination, detected as a mass on mammography, or >1 cm on sonography were significantly associated with malignancy. In multivariate analysis, lesions that were palpable (odds ratio (OR), 29.2; 95% confidence interval (CI), 4.06-209.58; P = 0.001) or detected as a mass (OR, 5.68; 95% CI 1.08-29.87; P = 0.04) remained significantly associated with malignancy. In a CART analysis, including all variables, lesions that were palpable and associated with a mass on mammogram were confirmed as malignant. CONCLUSIONS Breast lesions diagnosed as benign papillomas on CNB had a 6.3% risk of being malignant. The risk was highest for lesions that were palpable and detectable as a mass on a mammogram. In addition, the low-risk patients avoid immediate surgical excision, although they should be followed carefully.
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Son EJ, Kim EK, Kim JA, Kwak JY, Jeong J. Diagnostic value of 3D fast low-angle shot dynamic MRI of breast papillomas. Yonsei Med J 2009; 50:838-44. [PMID: 20046427 PMCID: PMC2796413 DOI: 10.3349/ymj.2009.50.6.838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2008] [Revised: 03/04/2009] [Accepted: 03/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the value of breast MRI in analysis of papillomas of the breast. MATERIALS AND METHODS From 1996 to 2004, 94 patients underwent surgery due to papillomas of the breast. Among them, 21 patients underwent 3D fast low angle shot (FLASH) dynamic breast MRI. Eight masses were palpable and 11 of 21 patients had nipple discharge. Two radiologists indifferently analyzed the location, size of the lesions and shape, margin of the masses, multiplicity and ductal relation. The MRI findings were categorized according to breast imaging reporting and data system (BI-RADS) lexicon. The amount and pattern of enhancement and associated findings were also evaluated according to BI-RADS. We then compared the MRI findings with galactography, mammography and breast ultrasonography (US) and examined histopathologic correlation. RESULTS On breast MRI, the lesion size was 0.4-1.59 cm, and 18 patients showed subareolar location. On 4.25 cm (mean 1.54) dynamic enhanced images, imaging findings showed mass (n = 10), intracystic mass (n = 3), focus (n = 5), ductal enhancement (n = 2), and segmental enhancement (n = 1). In cases of the masses, the shapes of the masses were round (n = 4), lobulated (n = 3), and irregular (n = 6), and margins were circumscribed (n = 6), microlobulated (n = 5), and indistinct (n = 2). The enhancement patterns were homogeneous enhancement (n = 7), heterogeneous (n = 3) or rim enhancement (n = 3). CONCLUSION The contrast enhanced dynamic breast MRI was highly sensitive for diagnosis of breast papillomas. MRI could play a key role in the pre-operative work-up for multiple papillomas and papillomatosis.
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- Eun Ju Son
- Department of Radiology, The Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Ueng SH, Mezzetti T, Tavassoli FA. Papillary neoplasms of the breast: a review. Arch Pathol Lab Med 2009; 133:893-907. [PMID: 19492881 DOI: 10.5858/133.6.893] [Citation(s) in RCA: 121] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/15/2008] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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CONTEXT Interpretation of papillary lesions of the breast remains a challenging task because of the wide morphologic spectrum encountered in the benign, atypical, and malignant subtypes. Data on clinical significance and outcome of papillary lesions, with superimposed atypia or areas similar to ductal carcinoma in situ partially replacing the benign elements, are sparse. Furthermore, complete excision of even a fully developed papillary carcinoma confined to a dilated or cystic duct is associated with an excellent prognosis, whereas a complex papilloma extending into multiple branches of a duct may ultimately recur as a carcinoma because of incomplete excision of microscopic foci. This makes an outcome-based classification difficult. OBJECTIVE An arbitrary yet practical approach to classification is outlined, with discussion of methods to circumvent the various diagnostic difficulties. The limitations in precise diagnosis of papillary lesions in aspirates are addressed, and the implications of finding papillary lesions in core biopsies are discussed. Although the focus is on intraductal lesions, associated invasive carcinomas and invasive micropapillary carcinoma are also presented. DATA SOURCES The literature on papillary lesions and invasive micropapillary carcinoma is reviewed. CONCLUSIONS It would be prudent to completely excise any papillary lesion that has not been entirely removed by the initial core biopsy. The optimal management of localized papillary lesions is complete excision with a small rim of uninvolved breast tissue without any prior needle instrumentation if and when the papillary nature can be determined by imaging. Thus managed, most of these lesions behave indolently, and outcome is usually excellent.
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- Shir-Hwa Ueng
- Department of Pathology, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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Sakr R, Rouzier R, Salem C, Antoine M, Chopier J, Daraï E, Uzan S. Risk of breast cancer associated with papilloma. Eur J Surg Oncol 2008; 34:1304-8. [PMID: 18440190 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2008.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2007] [Accepted: 03/26/2008] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- R Sakr
- Department of Gynecology, Hôpital Tenon, 4 rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France.
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Kawasaki T, Nakamura S, Sakamoto G, Murata S, Tsunoda-shimizu H, Suzuki K, Takahashi O, Nakazawa T, Kondo T, Katoh R. Neuroendocrine ductal carcinomain situ(NE-DCIS) of the breast - comparative clinicopathological study of 20 NE-DCIS cases and 274 non-NE-DCIS cases. Histopathology 2008; 53:288-98. [DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2008.03093.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Bernik SF, Troob S, Ying BL, Simpson SA, Axelrod DM, Siegel B, Moncrief RM, Mills C, Aziz M. Papillary lesions of the breast diagnosed by core needle biopsy: 71 cases with surgical follow-up. Am J Surg 2008; 197:473-8. [PMID: 18723154 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2008.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2008] [Revised: 04/04/2008] [Accepted: 04/09/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Papillary breast lesions comprise a spectrum of histopathologic diagnoses ranging from benign papillomas to papillary carcinomas. There is ongoing controversy regarding the management of papillary lesions diagnosed by core needle biopsy (CNB). Some authors advocate observation of papillary lesions when the CNB is benign, while others recommend surgical excision of all papillary lesions. The current study assessed the adequacy of CNB in evaluating papillary breast lesions. METHODS A search of the pathology database at our institution identified 122 papillary lesions diagnosed by CNB. The study population consisted of 71 papillary lesions that were subsequently surgically excised. RESULTS Of the 71 papillary lesions excised, 8 were malignant, 16 were atypical, and 47 were benign at the time of CNB. Of the 47 papillary lesions thought to be benign, 13 (28%) revealed atypia and 4 (9%) revealed malignancy upon surgical excision. Of the 13 atypical papillary lesions on CNB, 7 lesions (54%) were associated with malignancy upon excision. Slightly over half the upgrades were due to finding atypia or malignancy in the tissue surrounding the papillary lesion. The total rate of upgrades from the CNB diagnosis to the excisional diagnosis was 38%. CONCLUSIONS When a core biopsy of a papillary lesion is encountered, there is a strong likelihood of discovering atypia or malignancy in the index lesion or in close proximity. Therefore, surgical excision should be performed to avoid missing a malignancy and to allow for accurate breast cancer risk assessment that can impact survival and decisions regarding chemoprevention.
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Ballesio L, Maggi C, Savelli S, Angeletti M, De Felice C, Meggiorini ML, Manganaro L, Porfiri LM. Role of breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in patients with unilateral nipple discharge: preliminary study. Radiol Med 2008; 113:249-64. [DOI: 10.1007/s11547-008-0245-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2007] [Accepted: 04/11/2007] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Papillary Lesions of the Breast Diagnosed at Percutaneous Sonographically Guided Biopsy: Comparison of Sonographic Features and Biopsy Methods. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2008; 190:630-6. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.07.2664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Soran A, Balkan M, Harlak A, Evrensel T, Bonaventura M. Complicated solitary intraductal papilloma of the breast. Int J Clin Pract 2008; 62:160-1. [PMID: 17971167 DOI: 10.1111/j.1742-1241.2006.00894.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Sohn V, Keylock J, Arthurs Z, Wilson A, Herbert G, Perry J, Eckert M, Smith D, Groo S, Brown T. Breast Papillomas in the Era of Percutaneous Needle Biopsy. Ann Surg Oncol 2007; 14:2979-84. [PMID: 17549566 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-007-9470-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2007] [Accepted: 05/06/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The significance of breast papillomas detected on core needle biopsy (CNB) remains unclear. While those associated with malignancy or atypia are excised, no clear solution exists for benign papillomas. We sought to determine the indication for surgical excision, incidence of malignancy, significance, and natural history. METHODS In this retrospective review, patients were divided into benign, atypical, or malignant cohorts based on initial results. While patients with malignant or atypical features were encouraged to undergo surgical excision, no standard recommendation was given for benign papillomas. Mammographic features, method of initial diagnosis, pathology results, and follow-up data were analyzed. RESULTS Between January 1994 to December 2005, 5,257 CNBs were performed at our tertiary level medical center. 206 patients were diagnosed with 215 breast papillomas. 174 (81%) papillomas were benign, 26 (12%) were associated with atypia, and 15 (7%) were associated with malignancy. Two benign papillomas (1.1%) developed into cancer over an average of 53 months. Average follow-up of those patients not undergoing excision for benign papilloma was 41 months; we had 92 patients with greater than two year follow-up and 57 patients with greater than four year follow-up. Of patients with atypia or malignancy associated with papilloma, there was a 26% and 87% associated rate of malignancy, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Benign breast papillomas diagnosed by CNB have a low risk of malignancy and do not need excision. However, they should be considered high risk lesions which require serial radiographic monitoring. Papillomas associated with atypia or malignancy should continue to be excised.
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- Vance Sohn
- Department of Surgery, Madigan Army Medical Center , Building 9040 Fitzsimmons Drive, Tacoma, WA 98431, Washington, USA.
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A case of solitary intraductal papilloma of the breast coexisting with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). J Med Ultrason (2001) 2007; 34:49-52. [PMID: 27278180 DOI: 10.1007/s10396-006-0128-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2006] [Accepted: 08/28/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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A 54-year-old woman was referred to this institution because of spontaneous bloody discharge from the nipple of her left breast in July 2003. Physical examination revealed no mass, but minimal pressure on the mammary gland exuded a bloody discharge from the nipple. No lymph node swelling was recognized in the axillary or subclavicular regions. Mammography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed mastopathy. Ultrasonography on the immersion method demonstrated a dilated duct with an irregular, solid, hypoechoic mass immediately behind the nipple. Fine-needle aspiration cytology showed the mass to be an intraductal tumor. Carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) concentration of the nipple discharge was 400 ng/ml. Preoperatively, she was diagnosed as intraductal solitary papilloma, and endoscope-assisted microdochectomy was carried out under general anesthesia. The tumor was 10.5-10.6 mm in diameter and had developed from the posterior wall of the duct adjacent to the nipple. The tumor contained a small solid area in which a two-cell layer of epithelium was missing, and thus solitary papilloma coexisting with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) was diagnosed. Solitary intraductal papilloma coexisting with carcinoma is rare; cases of DCIS are exceptionally rare. Follow-up for 3 years has revealed no evidence of recurrence.
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Grynberg M, Graesslin O, Teyssèdre J, Birembaut P, Quéreux C. [Multiple recurrent papillomas of the breast: case report]. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2007; 35:125-8. [PMID: 17218143 DOI: 10.1016/j.gyobfe.2006.12.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2006] [Accepted: 12/06/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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We report the case of a patient presenting multiple recurrent papillomas of the breast. This mild mammary pathology, developed at the expense of the galactophoric ducts, recurred four times, in a nodular way, in spite of in sano surgical resection. The retrospective study of the cell proliferation and the DNA quantification of the cells constitutive of the papillomas, on several samples, underlined evolutive lesions, which could be predictive of a malignant degeneration. This observation allows us to discuss the management of this rare mild mammary pathology, which can sometimes lead to invasive breast carcinoma.
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- M Grynberg
- Service de Gynécologie-Obstétrique, Institut Mère-Enfant Alix-de-Champagne, Hôpital Maison-Blanche, CHU de Reims,45, rue Cognacq-Jay, 51092 Reims cedex, France
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Park JH, Bae JS, Suh YJ, Park WC, Song BJ, Kim JS, Jung SS. Clinicopathologic Features of the Papillary Breast Lesions Diagnosed on Ultrasonography-guided Core Needle Biopsy. J Breast Cancer 2007. [DOI: 10.4048/jbc.2007.10.4.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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- Jung Hyun Park
- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Surgery, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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Hungermann D, Decker T, Bürger H, Kersting C, Böcker W. Papilläre Tumoren der Mamma. DER PATHOLOGE 2006; 27:350-7. [PMID: 16896678 DOI: 10.1007/s00292-006-0849-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The term papilloma applies to benign proliferative epithelial breast lesions with a papillary architecture. The papillae in such lesions contain an arborizing fibrovascular core, glandular surface epithelium and a basal myoepithelial layer. A basement membrane encloses these structures. Papilloma may occur at any site in the ductal lobular system and according to its localization is subdivided into two types: solitary (central) papilloma which are located in the major nipple/subareolar ducts or large segmental ducts and multiple (peripheral) papillomas in cystically dilated terminal ductal lobular units (TDLU). Stromal changes, epithelial metaplasia and/or proliferations and neoplasia may alter the prototypical architecture. In a significant number of papillomas atypia can be identified which have to be classified as atypical proliferates of the ductal type. These lesions must be distinguished from the papillary type of ductal carcinoma in situ. Some 17% of all papilloma are associated with (synchronous) intraductal or invasive carcinoma, but these also act as an indicator for subsequent (metachronous) carcinoma. As a consequence, in minimally invasive biopsy papilloma has to be classified as B3 and usually has to be followed by surgical excision.
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- D Hungermann
- Institut für Pathologie, Universitätsklinikum, Domagkstrasse 17, 48149, Münster, Germany
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Role of radiologic features in the management of papillary lesions of the breast. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2006; 186:1322-7. [PMID: 16632726 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.04.1908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 90] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of our study was to assess the role of imaging and core biopsy in the management of patients with papillary lesions of the breast. MATERIALS AND METHODS Clinical records and mammographic and sonographic findings of 40 women with papillary lesions in the breast were retrieved. The imaging features and cytologic findings were correlated with histologic findings. RESULTS Fifty-six papillary lesions in 40 patients underwent either mastectomy, segmental duct resection, or excision biopsy. There were three papillary carcinomas, 13 papillaryal lesions with carcinoma in situ, one atypical papilloma, four sclerosed papillomata, and 35 papillomata. Of these lesions, 37.5% (21/56) and 82.1% (46/56) could be detected on mammography and sonography, respectively. Galactography and dilated ducts helped to suggest the papillary nature of the lesions. However, mammography and sonography were not able to predict malignancy (sensitivity, 69% and 56%, respectively; specificity, 25% and 90%; positive predictive value [PPV], 60% and 75%; and negative predictive value [NPV], 33% and 90%). Combined interpretation of mammography and sonography gave a sensitivity of 61%, specificity of 33%, PPV of 85%, and NPV of 13%. Fine-needle aspiration gave a sensitivity of 44%, specificity of 68%, PPV of 31%, and NPV of 79%, whereas core biopsy gave a sensitivity of 82%, specificity of 100%, PPV of 100%, and NPV of 83% in the diagnosis of malignancy. CONCLUSION Radiologic features are not sufficiently sensitive or specific to differentiate benign from malignant papillary lesions. Fine-needle aspiration and core biopsy have pitfalls, and the need for surgical excision of all papillary lesions should be revisited.
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Plantade R, Gerard F, Hammou JC. Les tumeurs papillaires non malignes du sein : quelle prise en charge après diagnostic percutané ? ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2006; 87:299-305. [PMID: 16550114 DOI: 10.1016/s0221-0363(06)74004-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the reliability of percutaneous breast biopsies in diagnosing and managing non malignant papillary lesions and determine if subsequent excision must be systematic. MATERIALS AND METHODS. Retrospective review of 2233 breast biopsies over a 43 months period (September 2001 to March 2005): sonographically guided core biopsies (n = 836), ultrasound (n = 346) or stereotactic (n:1051) guided vacuum biopsies. 86 non malignant papillary tumors were diagnosed (core biopsy:28, US:38 and stereotactic guided vacuum biopsy:20). A larger sample was systematic after core biopsy: lumpectomy (n = 19) or vacuum biopsy (n = 9). Surgical excision followed vacuum biopsy (n = 18) in case of atypia or sampling excision. Alternatively, yearly follow-up was advised (n = 40). Correlation with surgical findings (n = 37) or mammographic follow-up (n = 49) is presented. The influence of various factors on the risk of underestimation was analysed. RESULTS Surgical resection revealed an underestimation of 5/37 (13.5%): 4/19 with core- and 1/18 with vacuum-assisted biopsy corresponding to 4 low grade ductal carcinoma in situ and a microinvasive ductal carcinoma in situ. It was higher for core biopsies and related to age and size: higher when women<50 years and when radiological image>1 cm. The influence of the other factors was not significant. Of the 9 non operated papillomas after core biopsy, vacuum biopsy revealed an additional underestimation (low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ). Of the 49 papillary lesions that were not surgically biopsied, 40 were monitored at 2-42 months (average: 19 months). No carcinoma was detected during this follow-up. CONCLUSION Percutaneous biopsy is an accurate technique in managing papillary tumors. A larger histologic specimen is necessary after core biopsy. Vacuum biopsy is an attractive alternative to surgery for smaller papillomas (<1 cm), but in spite of nonsignificant results we advise subsequent excision in case of multiple papillomas, atypia or residual tumor.
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- R Plantade
- Centre d'imagerie médicale NICE EUROPE, 15 rue Alberti. 06000 NICE.
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Lamont JP, Dultz RP, Kuhn JA, Grant MD, Jones RC. Galactography in patients with nipple discharge. Proc (Bayl Univ Med Cent) 2006; 13:214-6. [PMID: 16389384 PMCID: PMC1317042 DOI: 10.1080/08998280.2000.11927676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Nipple discharge is a common presenting symptom of underlying breast pathology. This study examined the impact of galactography on the evaluation of abnormal nipple discharge. Thirty-five women with spontaneous, unilateral nipple discharge who underwent galactography from 1995 to 1997 were retrospectively studied. Their presenting signs as well as mammographic, galactographic, and pathology findings were evaluated. Nipple discharge was bloody (n = 24), clear (n = 7), or serous (n = 4). A palpable mass was found in 5 patients, and discharge was spontaneous in 29 patients (83%). Mammography was normal in 25 patients (71%). Thirty patients (86%) had an abnormal ductogram that was characterized as a filling defect (n = 20), cutoff sign (n = 5), or ductal dilatation (n = 5). The ductogram demonstrated the location and depth of the lesion in 29 patients (97%). Excision was performed in 27 of 30 patients with an abnormal ductogram: 14 received complete subareolar duct excisions; 12, focused excisions; and 1, excision with a vacuum-assisted biopsy device. Pathology included intraductal papilloma (n = 20) and ductal ectasia (n = 7). Follow-up was completed in 24 patients, including 2 postoperative patients who had persistent discharge on manipulation. In conclusion, galactography is accurate in identifying the location of the ductal abnormality. It allows a focused surgical approach to the pathologic lesion in these patients.
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- J P Lamont
- Department of Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 75246, USA
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Koskela A, Berg M, Pietiläinen T, Mustonen P, Vanninen R. Breast Lesions Causing Nipple Discharge: Preoperative Galactography-Aided Stereotactic Wire Localization. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2005; 184:1795-8. [PMID: 15908532 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.184.6.01841795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Lesions that present with nipple discharge typically are not visible on mammography or sonography but can be detected on galactography. Therefore, the usual methods for preoperative localization (wire placement under sonography or stereotactic guidance) are not applicable. We report our preliminary experience of galactography-aided stereotactic wire (n = 8) or coil (n = 1) localization of small intraductal lesions. CONCLUSION Galactography-aided wire or coil localization is a practical localization method for intraductal lesions not detectable on mammography or sonography.
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- Anna Koskela
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Kuopio University Hospital and Kuopio University, Puijonlaaksontie 2, FIN-70210 Kuopio, Finland
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Nakahara H, Namba K, Watanabe R, Furusawa H, Matsu T, Akiyama F, Sakamoto G, Tamura S. A comparison of mr imaging, galactography and ultrasonography in patients with nipple discharge. Breast Cancer 2003; 10:320-9. [PMID: 14634510 DOI: 10.1007/bf02967652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study is to assess the usefulness of three-dimensional contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging, compared with galactography and ultrasonography(US). METHODS Fifty-five patients with bloody nipple discharge were investigated retrospectively. All patients were examined by galactography, ultrasonography and MR imaging. These three sets of findings were compared with the histopathological results from 16 intraductal biopsies, 3 excisional biopsies, 24 microdochectomies and 12 mastectomies. RESULTS Contrast enhanced MR imaging demonstrated all malignant lesions including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Four cases of DCIS were not visualized by ultrasonography and three malignant lesions were missed by galactography. In the MR study, segmental clumped enhancement (positive predictive value =100 %), and focal mass with smooth border (negative predictive value =87.5 %) were the statistically significant predictive factors. CONCLUSIONS Among the three modalities, contrast-enhanced three-dimensional MR imaging demonstrated the location and distribution of the lesions most clearly, especially in cases of ductal carcinoma in situ. It has the potential to be a useful diagnostic tool for patients with nipple discharge.
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- Hiroshi Nakahara
- Department of Radiology, Miyazaki Medical College, 5200 Ohaza Kihara, Kiyotake, Miyazaki 889-1692, Japan
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Peters J, Thalhammer A, Jacobi V, Vogl TJ. Galactography: an important and highly effective procedure. Eur Radiol 2003; 13:1744-7. [PMID: 12835991 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-002-1739-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2002] [Accepted: 10/01/2002] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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Galactography should only be performed if there is spontaneous bloody or serous discharge from a single lactiferous duct of one breast. If this is observed, only pathologic processes instead of normal breast tissue are removed upon surgery and there is a close correlation between radiologic results and pathologic findings. Galactography localizes intraductal pathologic processes precisely and thus contributes to minimal volume surgery.
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- Jutta Peters
- Department of Radiology, Bethanienkrankenhaus, Im Prüfling 23, 60389 Frankfurt/Main, Germany.
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Francis A, England D, Rowlands D, Bradley S. Breast papilloma: mammogram, ultrasound and MRI appearances. Breast 2002; 11:394-7. [PMID: 14965701 DOI: 10.1054/brst.2002.0452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Breast papilloma are difficult to diagnose by triple assessment. Their symptoms, clinical signs and radiological appearances are differing widely. In this paper, we report the symptoms and clinical signs of 35 patients with proven breast papilloma and consider the relative merits of mammography, ultrasound scans and magnetic resonance imaging in their assessment.
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- A Francis
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK
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Jacobs TW, Connolly JL, Schnitt SJ. Nonmalignant lesions in breast core needle biopsies: to excise or not to excise? Am J Surg Pathol 2002; 26:1095-110. [PMID: 12218567 DOI: 10.1097/00000478-200209000-00001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 206] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Large core needle biopsies using stereotactic mammography or ultrasound guidance are now commonly performed as the initial diagnostic approach to nonpalpable breast lesions. Although the subsequent management of patients with invasive cancer, ductal carcinoma in situ, and most benign lesions diagnosed on core needle biopsy specimens is straightforward, certain nonmalignant lesions pose dilemmas with regard to the most appropriate clinical management following core needle biopsy. The purpose of this article is to review the available data regarding several nonmalignant breast lesions, which when encountered in core needle biopsy specimens raise repeated management questions. These include atypical ductal hyperplasia, lobular neoplasia (atypical lobular hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ), papillary lesions, radial scars, fibroepithelial lesions, mucocele-like lesions, and columnar cell lesions.
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- Timothy W Jacobs
- Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA
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March DE, Coughlin BF, Polino JR, Goulart RA, Makari-Judson G. Single dilated lactiferous duct due to papilloma: ultrasonographically guided percutaneous biopsy with a vacuum-assisted device. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2002; 21:107-111. [PMID: 11794396 DOI: 10.7863/jum.2002.21.1.107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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- David E March
- Department of Radiology, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, Massachusetts 01199, USA
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Galactography and Exfoliative Cytology in Women With Abnormal Nipple Discharge. Obstet Gynecol 2001. [DOI: 10.1097/00006250-200104000-00027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mammography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Breast, and Radionuclide Imaging of the Breast. Breast Cancer 2001. [DOI: 10.1007/978-0-387-21842-7_4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Ductography of the breast is an underused procedure that often helps define the cause of unilateral, single-pore, spontaneous nipple discharge. Since nipple discharge may be caused by benign tumors, such as papillomas, or by carcinoma, such as ductal carcinoma in situ, identification of intraductal abnormalities with ductography is important. Further, diagnostic ductography and preoperative ductography help guide accurate surgical intervention. Without prior ductography, central duct excision may not result in removal of the abnormal ductal tissue or may result in removal of only a portion of the abnormal ductal system, causing the extent of disease to be effectively understaged. Once fundamental ductographic principles are learned, the procedure is easy to perform. If extravasation occurs, ductography is rescheduled for 7-14 days later. Elimination of air bubbles from the cannula, syringe, and extension tubing is vital. When reflux occurs, radiologists must be aware of a possible tumor in the distal-most duct. When ductal ectasia or fibrocystic changes are the cause of the discharge, conservative follow-up may be considered. Diagnostic radiologists who learn the technique of ductography and include it in their evaluation of nipple discharge will improve their interdisciplinary approach to this important sign of breast cancer.
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- S H Slawson
- Susan G. Komen Breast Center, 4911 Executive Dr., Peoria, IL 61614, USA.
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Chow JS, Smith DN, Kaelin CM, Meyer JE. Case report: galactography-guided wire localization of an intraductal papilloma. Clin Radiol 2001; 56:72-3. [PMID: 11162702 DOI: 10.1053/crad.1999.0126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Galactography is used to evaluate spontaneous unilateral nipple discharge by catheterization of the duct orifice and instillation of radiopaque contrast material. The most common cause of a bloody discharge is an intraductal papilloma which appears as a smooth lobulated intraluminal filling defect or a solitary obstructed duct on galactography. Carcinomas may be the cause of up to 13% [1] of abnormal nipple discharge and cannot be reliably distinguished from papillomas at galactography. Thus any intraductal filling defect or irregularity in symptomatic patients should be surgically evaluated to obtain a tissue diagnosis. Unfortunately, the histologic examination of the biopsy specimen does not always identify the lesion seen at galactography [2]. A potentially more reliable method of locating lesions identified on galactography is described. Chow, J. S. (2001). Clinical Radiology56, 72-73.
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- J S Chow
- Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Philpotts LE, Shaheen NA, Jain KS, Carter D, Lee CH. Uncommon high-risk lesions of the breast diagnosed at stereotactic core-needle biopsy: clinical importance. Radiology 2000; 216:831-7. [PMID: 10966718 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.216.3.r00se31831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 212] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess the outcome of papillary lesions, radial scars, or lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) diagnosed at stereotactic core-needle biopsy (SCNB). MATERIALS AND METHODS Retrospective review of 1,236 lesions sampled with SCNB yielded 22 papillary lesions, nine radial scars, and five LCIS lesions. Diffuse lesions such as papillomatosis, papillary ductal hyperplasia, papillary ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), and atypical lobular hyperplasia were not included. The mammographic findings, associated histologic features, and outcome were assessed for each case. RESULTS Sixteen papillary lesions were diagnosed as benign at SCNB. Of these, five were benign at excision, and 10 were unremarkable at mammographic follow-up. At excision of an unusual lesion containing a microscopic papillary lesion, DCIS was found. Three of four papillary lesions suspicious at SCNB proved to be papillary carcinomas; the fourth had no residual carcinoma at excision. Eight of nine radial scars were excised, which revealed atypical hyperplasia in four scars but no malignancies. One LCIS lesion was found at excision to contain DCIS. CONCLUSION Benign or malignant papillary lesions were accurately diagnosed with SCNB in the majority of cases. Cases diagnosed as suspicious for malignancy or with atypia or unusual associated histologic findings should be excised. No malignancies were found at excision of radial scars diagnosed at SCNB. Surgical removal of these lesions following SCNB may not be routinely necessary. DCIS was found in one lesion diagnosed as LCIS at SCNB, which suggests that removal of these lesions may be prudent.
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- L E Philpotts
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06520, USA.
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Dinkel HP, Trusen A, Gassel AM, Rominger M, Lourens S, Müller T, Tschammler A. Predictive value of galactographic patterns for benign and malignant neoplasms of the breast in patients with nipple discharge. Br J Radiol 2000; 73:706-14. [PMID: 11089460 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.73.871.11089460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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The purpose was to identify features of malignant and non-malignant neoplastic breast disease on galactography and to estimate their predictive value. This is the largest reported study correlating galactographic morphological patterns with histopathology and the only blinded study. The study included 351 consecutive galactograms and 161 breast biopsies performed in patients with nipple discharge over a 10-year period. Three radiologists, blinded to clinical data and histological results, re-evaluated 158 previously performed galactograms of patients who had undergone excision biopsy. Extravasation or incomplete filling precluded reading in 9.5% of examinations. Among the remaining 143 examinations there were 11 cancers (7.7%), 56 papillomas (39.2%), 19 cases of intraductal papillomatous proliferation (13.3%), 55 cases of fibrocystic or secretory disease (38.5%) and two normals. A "filling defect/cut-off" pattern (n = 90) was found in 6 cancers (6.7%) and 58 cases of papilloma or papillomatous proliferation (64.4%). A "leafless tree" pattern was found only in benign cases (n = 12; 8.4%). In 32 of 143 cases (22.4%) a "ductal ectasia" pattern was present, in one case of which (3.1%) cancer was found. Cancer was identified in two of four cases with an "architectural distortion" pattern. Cancer is rare in patients with nipple discharge. A tendency towards a lower incidence of cancer associated with the "ductal ectasia" and "leafless tree" patterns was found. No statistical evidence was found to indicate that galactography provides an effective prospective diagnosis of malignancy. However, an abnormal galactogram strongly correlated (p < 0.001) with the presence of a breast neoplasm when both benign and malignant tumours were considered. The most important role played by galactography is in the localization of breast neoplasms and in the choice of appropriate surgical therapy.
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- H P Dinkel
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Würzburg, Germany
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Orel SG, Dougherty CS, Reynolds C, Czerniecki BJ, Siegelman ES, Schnall MD. MR imaging in patients with nipple discharge: initial experience. Radiology 2000; 216:248-54. [PMID: 10887256 DOI: 10.1148/radiology.216.1.r00jn28248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 116] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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PURPOSE To investigate the potential of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in patients with nipple discharge. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between February 1992 and December 1998, 23 patients with nipple discharge underwent contrast material-enhanced MR imaging at 1.5 T. Mammographic findings were negative in 22 of 23 patients and revealed asymmetry in one patient. Galactography was attempted in two patients, with negative findings in one patient and no success in the other. Fifteen of 23 patients underwent excisional biopsy-seven of 15 with MR imaging-guided localization, and one of 15 with mammographic localization. Eight of 23 patients were followed up clinically (range, 7-24 months; mean, 20 months). RESULTS In 11 of the 15 (73%) patients who underwent excisional biopsy, MR imaging findings correlated with histopathologic findings. MR imaging demonstrated four of six benign papillomas and one of two fibroadenomas as circumscribed, enhancing subareolar masses. Findings of one MR imaging examination were negative, and benign tissue was found at excisional biopsy. MR imaging findings were suspicious in six of the seven patients with excisional biopsy findings of malignancy (regional enhancement [n = 2], ductal enhancement [n = 2], peripherally enhancing mass [n = 1], and spiculated mass [n = 1]). In one of the seven patients, a benign-appearing intraductal mass was identified at MR imaging; excisional biopsy revealed a benign papilloma with an adjacent focus of DCIS. CONCLUSION MR imaging can help identify both benign and malignant causes of nipple discharge. It potentially offers a noninvasive alternative to galactography.
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- S G Orel
- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Dennis MA, Parker S, Kaske TI, Stavros AT, Camp J. Incidental treatment of nipple discharge caused by benign intraductal papilloma through diagnostic Mammotome biopsy. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2000; 174:1263-8. [PMID: 10789774 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.174.5.1741263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to evaluate imaging-guided vacuum-assisted mammotome biopsy as a minimally invasive method of obtaining a satisfactory diagnosis and eliminating the bothersome symptoms in patients presenting with nipple discharge. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-nine women who presented with nipple discharge and who had final pathologic diagnoses of papillary lesions were retrospectively identified. Fifty-six lesions were biopsied in this group. The examinations included mammography, ductography, sonography, and, if possible, percutaneous biopsy. All lesions were centrally located and most were superficial. Of this study group, four patients with five lesions proceeded to sonographically guided automated core biopsy, and 38 patients with 44 intraductal lesions identified by sonography advanced to sonographically guided biopsy with an 11-gauge mammotome probe. One patient underwent stereotactic 11-gauge mammotome biopsy. Patients not advancing to sonographically guided biopsy were those with masses either in the nipple or nipple-areolar complex (five patients), one patient with no identifiable lesion at sonography, and one directly referred for open surgical biopsy. RESULTS In all biopsied patients, satisfactory tissue for diagnosis was obtained. In patients biopsied with the mammotome probe, follow-up at a mean time of 13 months revealed resolution of the presenting problematic discharge in 97.2% of patients. Complications were mild and infrequent. Only one of 50 percutaneously biopsied lesions was not benign and required subsequent surgery. CONCLUSION Papilloma excision with percutaneous biopsy allows safe and accurate tissue analysis and a high probability of terminating the symptomatic nipple discharge.
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- M A Dennis
- Radiology Imaging Associates, Sally Jobe Breast Diagnostic and Counseling Center, Englewood, CO 80111, USA
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- E D Pisano
- Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill 27599-7510, USA
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