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  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Research

Background:

  • Mastectomy is standard for extensive breast cancer.
  • Lumpectomy is an alternative for patients avoiding mastectomy.
  • Patient selection and understanding risks are crucial for lumpectomy success.

Observation:

  • A case of multicentric breast cancer exceeding 5 cm was managed surgically.
  • The patient desired to avoid mastectomy.
  • The surgical approach focused on achieving clear margins.

Findings:

  • The surgical management involved a lumpectomy procedure.
  • Final pathology confirmed negative margins after the lumpectomy.
  • The extensive breast cancer was successfully treated with lumpectomy.

Implications:

  • Lumpectomy is a viable option for select extensive breast cancer cases.
  • Careful surgical planning can lead to successful outcomes with negative margins.
  • This approach offers a breast-conserving alternative to mastectomy in specific scenarios.