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Making the diagnosis

D J Marchant1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Breast cancer diagnosis has evolved with increased screening, detecting more non-invasive and smaller invasive tumors. Optimal diagnostic studies are crucial for accurate histology without hindering future treatment.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment paradigms have significantly evolved.
  • Increased screening mammography leads to earlier detection of breast lesions.
  • Many detected lesions are non-invasive or small invasive cancers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the shift in breast cancer diagnosis due to increased screening.
  • To emphasize the importance of a multidisciplinary approach in breast cancer management.
  • To advocate for diagnostic methods that ensure accurate histology while preserving treatment options.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current diagnostic trends in breast cancer.
  • Analysis of the impact of screening on lesion detection.

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  • Evaluation of the role of open biopsy in diagnosis and treatment.

    • Main Results:

    • Screening detects a higher proportion of non-invasive and small invasive breast cancers.
    • Open biopsy serves dual roles: histologic diagnosis and potential definitive treatment.
    • Diagnostic strategies must balance accuracy with the preservation of subsequent treatment.

    Conclusions:

    • Modern breast cancer diagnosis necessitates a multidisciplinary strategy.
    • Diagnostic procedures should prioritize obtaining accurate histology without compromising definitive treatment.
    • Early detection through screening requires refined diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.