Diagnosis and management of non-palpable breast cancer

VernacularTitle:不可触及乳腺癌的诊断和治疗
Author: Chunli LIANG ; Hanzhi DING ; Zheng CUI ; Mei SUN ; Shanshan QIAO ; Haiyan GE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Non-palpable breast cancer (NPBC); Ultrasound; Mammography; Wire localization
From: Journal of Endocrine Surgery 2012;06(2):88-90
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the diagnosis and surgical management of non-palpable breast cancer (NPBC). MethodsDiagnosis, preoperative localization and surgical management of 26 cases of NPBC were analyzed retrospectively.ResultsAll the 26 lesions were found by ultrasound or mammography.Local-extensive excision was performed under preoperative ultrasound-guided or radio-guided wire localization.Of the 26 lesions, 14 were ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), 9 were DCIS with micro-invasion and 3 were invasive ductal carcinoma.ConclusionsCombination of ultrasound and mammography improves the discovery rate of NPBC.Local-extensive excision under preoperative ultrasound-guided or radio-guided wire localization of NPBC shortens the duration of surgical procedure, avoids excessive resection of breast tissues and maintains the apperance of the breast.