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Antonello Lovato1,2, Mario Biral2, Marco Postiglione3
1Integrative Medicine, Pain Therapy Clinic, Vicenza, ITA.
Cureus
|June 24, 2024
Summary
Auricular acupuncture (AA) inspection for auricular angiomas may aid in early breast cancer (BC) detection. The study found a higher likelihood of these skin alterations in women diagnosed with BC, particularly on the same side as the tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Integrative Medicine
- Dermatology
Background:
- Breast cancer (BC) is a leading global cancer in women.
- Auricular acupuncture (AA) is increasingly used for diagnosis, with skin alteration inspection being key.
- Limited research exists on AA diagnosis in cancer patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between auricular angiomas and breast cancer diagnosis.
- To evaluate the diagnostic potential of auricular acupuncture in breast cancer screening.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 438 female subjects at a Breast Unit Clinic.
- Data collected included presence, number, location (Romoli's Sectogram), and laterality of auricular angiomas.
- Correlation with breast cancer diagnosis, age, and BC laterality was analyzed.
Main Results:
- Of 438 subjects, 129 had BC and 64 had identifiable auricular angiomas.
- Subjects with BC showed higher odds of having auricular angiomas.
- Angiomas were predominantly found in tumor area II and ipsilateral to the BC side.
Conclusions:
- Auricular acupuncture auricle inspection is a simple, rapid, and accessible diagnostic method.
- Screening for auricular angiomas could assist in referring women for earlier breast cancer detection.
- This non-invasive technique may complement existing breast cancer screening protocols.
