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[Radiation-induced scars in mammography].

H Otto, H Breining

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    |November 1, 1985
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    Radiation scars, confirmed histologically, can be diagnosed via mammography. These precancerous lesions require surgical excision for a definitive cure, similar to early-stage carcinoma treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Radiology
    • Pathology
    • Oncology

    Background:

    • Radiation scars can mimic malignant lesions on mammograms.
    • Histological confirmation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

    Observation:

    • Mammographic screening reveals radiation scars in 0.5 to 0.9 per thousand cases.
    • Histological examination confirms radiation scars in five out of six patients.
    • Macroscopic differentiation between radiation scars and scirrhous carcinoma is impossible.

    Findings:

    • Radiation scars exhibit distinct radiological features detectable via mammography.
    • Histological analysis reveals characteristic appearances of radiation scars.
    • Mammography allows for in vivo diagnosis of radiation scars.

    Implications:

    • Radiation scars are precancerous and necessitate excision for a definitive cure.
    • Early detection and treatment of radiation scars are equivalent to early carcinoma diagnosis.
    • Surgical excision ensures complete resolution of radiation scars, preventing potential malignant transformation.

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