Michael A Cohen1, Mary S Newell1. 1. 1 Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University School of Medicine, 1365-C Clifton Rd, NE, Ste C-1104, Atlanta, GA 30322.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this article are to place the controversy over the management of radial scars diagnosed at core biopsy in perspective and to define reasonable management options. CONCLUSION: The management of radial scars after image-guided core biopsy of the breast for diagnosis remains controversial. Although current literature suggests no premalignant potential of these lesions, it does not fully explain the small but real percentage of these lesions that are upgraded to malignancy after surgical excision. This upgrade phenomenon is probably best explained by core biopsy sampling error. A recommendation minimizing this possibility based on lesion size seems reasonable.
OBJECTIVE: The purposes of this article are to place the controversy over the management of radial scars diagnosed at core biopsy in perspective and to define reasonable management options. CONCLUSION: The management of radial scars after image-guided core biopsy of the breast for diagnosis remains controversial. Although current literature suggests no premalignant potential of these lesions, it does not fully explain the small but real percentage of these lesions that are upgraded to malignancy after surgical excision. This upgrade phenomenon is probably best explained by core biopsy sampling error. A recommendation minimizing this possibility based on lesion size seems reasonable.
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Keywords:
cancer upgrade; core biopsy; management; radial scar