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The diagnostic evaluation

W H Hindle1

  • 1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America
|September 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Accurate breast cancer diagnosis relies on a history, clinical exam, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), and mammography. For nonpalpable cancers detected via screening mammography, long-term survival rates are excellent.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Radiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Breast symptoms necessitate a thorough evaluation including clinical breast examination, fine-needle aspiration (FNA), and mammography.
  • A palpable dominant mass with consistent diagnostic triad findings allows for reliable clinical diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the diagnostic approach for breast symptoms.
  • To emphasize the role of screening mammography in detecting nonpalpable breast cancers.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a diagnostic triad: clinical breast examination, FNA, and mammography.
  • Employing open surgical biopsy for definitive histologic diagnosis when concordance is lacking or doubt exists.
  • Implementing screening mammography for eligible patients to detect nonpalpable cancers.

Main Results:

  • Concordance of the diagnostic triad provides a reliable clinical diagnosis for palpable dominant masses.
  • Open surgical biopsy is the definitive method for histologic diagnosis when diagnostic uncertainty persists.
  • Screening mammography effectively detects nonpalpable breast cancers, leading to excellent long-term cancer-free survival.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic approach combining clinical evaluation and imaging is crucial for accurate breast symptom assessment.
  • Screening mammography plays a vital role in early breast cancer detection, significantly improving patient outcomes.
  • Early detection of nonpalpable breast cancer through screening mammography is associated with excellent long-term survival.

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