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[Carcinoma with false negative mammogram: when and how?].

P Roger1, C Delfour, N Ragu

  • 1Service d'Anatomie Pathologique, CHU de Montpellier. 34295 Montpellier Cedex 5.

Journal De Radiologie
|February 5, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Mammograms can miss breast cancer, resulting in false negatives. This occurs due to tumor characteristics and dense breast tissue, making early detection challenging.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • False negative mammograms occur when mammography fails to detect breast cancer.
  • The incidence of false negative mammograms is not well-established due to limited research.
  • Factors influencing mammogram accuracy include tumor pathology and breast tissue density.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the reasons behind false negative mammograms.
  • To identify histopathological and mammographic factors associated with missed breast cancers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature on false negative mammograms.
  • Analysis of histopathological features of tumors.
  • Evaluation of mammographic characteristics of breast tissue.

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Main Results:

  • Small tumor size is a key factor in false negatives.
  • Lack of microcalcifications, often due to tumor necrosis, contributes to missed diagnoses.
  • Absence of desmoplastic reaction is frequently observed in false negative cases.
  • Dense breast tissue is associated with a higher likelihood of false negatives.

Conclusions:

  • Histopathological tumor characteristics and patient breast tissue density significantly impact mammogram sensitivity.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for improving breast cancer detection rates.