Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification

Objective: The current study aimed to retrospectively assess the cancer detection rate of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications undetectable on sonography. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent mammography-guided needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications und...

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Main Authors: Kian-Hwee Chong, Kuo-Feng Huang, Hsiu-Wen Kuo, I-Shiang Tzeng, Jia-Hui Chen
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2021;volume=33;issue=3;spage=275;epage=281;aulast=Chong
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author Kian-Hwee Chong
Kuo-Feng Huang
Hsiu-Wen Kuo
I-Shiang Tzeng
Jia-Hui Chen
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Kuo-Feng Huang
Hsiu-Wen Kuo
I-Shiang Tzeng
Jia-Hui Chen
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description Objective: The current study aimed to retrospectively assess the cancer detection rate of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications undetectable on sonography. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent mammography-guided needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications undetectable on sonography from January 2005 to December 2017 were included in the study. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded from the study. Patient mammograms were categorized using the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) assessment criteria. The percentages of benign and malignant lesions were determined by pathological examination of surgically recovered specimens. Correlation between preoperative imaging assessment and final diagnosis was investigated, and the complications associated with the procedures were recorded. Results: A total of 301 needle-localized biopsies were performed under mammographic guidance. The mean age of the patients was 58.18 ± 7.73 years. The overall ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and cancer detection rate was 23.3%. The proportion of patients with BI-RADS 0 category and undergoing second mammography was higher in the DCIS and cancer group. A total of 227 patients did not undergo second mammography. Of these patients, 70 demonstrated BI-RADS 4 category, 34 were diagnosed with DCIS, and 5 were diagnosed with breast cancer during subsequent follow-up. Conclusion: Needle-localized excision of microcalcifications undetectable on sonography has high detection rate for early stage of breast cancer with low risk of associated complications. Regular mammography is a satisfactory follow-up tool for female patients with microcalcifications in the breasts. Additional studies should be performed to compare between needle-localized excision and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy.
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spelling doaj-art-af6ccf4381f34d24aa9ce9aa9d79d3572025-08-20T03:49:03ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsTzu Chi Medical Journal1016-31902223-89562021-01-0133327528110.4103/tcmj.tcmj_191_20Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcificationKian-Hwee ChongKuo-Feng HuangHsiu-Wen KuoI-Shiang TzengJia-Hui ChenObjective: The current study aimed to retrospectively assess the cancer detection rate of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications undetectable on sonography. Materials and Methods: Patients who underwent mammography-guided needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcifications undetectable on sonography from January 2005 to December 2017 were included in the study. Patients with incomplete medical records were excluded from the study. Patient mammograms were categorized using the Breast Imaging-Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) assessment criteria. The percentages of benign and malignant lesions were determined by pathological examination of surgically recovered specimens. Correlation between preoperative imaging assessment and final diagnosis was investigated, and the complications associated with the procedures were recorded. Results: A total of 301 needle-localized biopsies were performed under mammographic guidance. The mean age of the patients was 58.18 ± 7.73 years. The overall ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and cancer detection rate was 23.3%. The proportion of patients with BI-RADS 0 category and undergoing second mammography was higher in the DCIS and cancer group. A total of 227 patients did not undergo second mammography. Of these patients, 70 demonstrated BI-RADS 4 category, 34 were diagnosed with DCIS, and 5 were diagnosed with breast cancer during subsequent follow-up. Conclusion: Needle-localized excision of microcalcifications undetectable on sonography has high detection rate for early stage of breast cancer with low risk of associated complications. Regular mammography is a satisfactory follow-up tool for female patients with microcalcifications in the breasts. Additional studies should be performed to compare between needle-localized excision and vacuum-assisted breast biopsy.http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2021;volume=33;issue=3;spage=275;epage=281;aulast=Chongbreast cancermicrocalcificationneedle localization excisionscreening mammographyvacuum-assisted breast biopsy
spellingShingle Kian-Hwee Chong
Kuo-Feng Huang
Hsiu-Wen Kuo
I-Shiang Tzeng
Jia-Hui Chen
Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
Tzu Chi Medical Journal
breast cancer
microcalcification
needle localization excision
screening mammography
vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
title Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
title_full Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
title_fullStr Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
title_full_unstemmed Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
title_short Detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
title_sort detection rate of breast malignancy of needle localization biopsy of breast microcalcification
topic breast cancer
microcalcification
needle localization excision
screening mammography
vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
url http://www.tcmjmed.com/article.asp?issn=1016-3190;year=2021;volume=33;issue=3;spage=275;epage=281;aulast=Chong
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