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Preoperative localization of nonpalpable breast nodules – which method to choose?
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Abstract
Background
Along with the introduction of screening mammography more and more breast cancers are non-palpable in examination. To perform breast conserving therapy (BCT) such tumors need to be localized correctly preoperatively.
Method
The study presents the most frequently used methods of non-palpable breast tumors localization such as: wire-guided localization (WGL), ultrasonographic localization and radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL).
Results
All presented methods allow preoperative marking of suspected non-palpable breast lesions with great precision in favour of ROLL.
Conclusions
ROLL technique is the best from among those currently used when considering comparative analyses. Additionally, it is the promising method in combination with simultaneous marking of the sentinel node.
Abstract
Background
Along with the introduction of screening mammography more and more breast cancers are non-palpable in examination. To perform breast conserving therapy (BCT) such tumors need to be localized correctly preoperatively.
Method
The study presents the most frequently used methods of non-palpable breast tumors localization such as: wire-guided localization (WGL), ultrasonographic localization and radioguided occult lesion localization (ROLL).
Results
All presented methods allow preoperative marking of suspected non-palpable breast lesions with great precision in favour of ROLL.
Conclusions
ROLL technique is the best from among those currently used when considering comparative analyses. Additionally, it is the promising method in combination with simultaneous marking of the sentinel node.
Keywords
breast cancer; wire-guided localization; ROLL
About this articleTitle
Preoperative localization of nonpalpable breast nodules – which method to choose?
Journal
Reports of Practical Oncology and Radiotherapy
Issue
Pages
202-205
Published online
2008-07-01
DOI
10.1016/S1507-1367(10)60010-7
Bibliographic record
Rep Pract Oncol Radiother 2008;13(4):202-205.
Keywords
breast cancer
wire-guided localization
ROLL
Authors
Beata ADAMCZYK
Pawel MURAWA