Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-04-16DOI: 10.1155/2022/6745954
M. Batenburg, M. Bartels, W. Maarse, A. Witkamp, H. Verkooijen, H. van den Bongard
{"title":"Factors Associated with Late Local Radiation Toxicity after Post-Operative Breast Irradiation","authors":"M. Batenburg, M. Bartels, W. Maarse, A. Witkamp, H. Verkooijen, H. van den Bongard","doi":"10.1155/2022/6745954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6745954","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose To assess determinants associated with late local radiation toxicity in patients treated for breast cancer. Methods A systematic review was performed. All studies reporting ≥2 variables associated with late local radiation toxicity after treatment with postoperative whole breast irradiation were included. Cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, and cross-sectional studies were eligible designs. Study characteristics and definitions of determinants and outcome measures were extracted. If possible, the measure of association was extracted. Results Twenty-one studies were included in this review. Six out of seven studies focused on the association between radiotherapy (boost) dose or irradiated breast volume and late radiation toxicity found significant results. Tumor bed boost was associated with late radiation toxicity, fibrosis, and/or edema in six out of twelve studies. Lower age was associated with late breast toxicity in one study, while in another study, higher age was significantly associated with breast fibrosis. Also, no association between age and late radiation toxicity was found in eight out of twelve studies. Similar inconsistent results were found in the association between late radiation toxicity and other patient-related factors (i.e., breast size, diabetes mellitus) and surgical and systemic treatment-related factors (i.e., complications after surgery, chemotherapy, and time between surgery and radiotherapy). Conclusion In modern 3D radiotherapy, radiotherapy (boost) dose and volume are—like in 2D radiotherapy—associated with late local radiation toxicity, such as breast fibrosis and edema. Treatment de-escalation, for example, partial breast irradiation in selected patients might be important to decrease late local toxicity without compromising locoregional control and survival.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47712831","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-03-31DOI: 10.1155/2022/5142100
M. Mastronardi, S. Fracon, S. Scomersi, M. Fezzi, M. Bortul
{"title":"Role of Qualitative and Quantitative Indocyanine Green Angiography to Assess Mastectomy Skin Flaps Perfusion in Nipple/Skin-Sparing and Skin-Reducing Mastectomies with Implant-Based Breast Reconstruction","authors":"M. Mastronardi, S. Fracon, S. Scomersi, M. Fezzi, M. Bortul","doi":"10.1155/2022/5142100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5142100","url":null,"abstract":"Methods Consecutive women scheduled for nipple/skin-sparing/skin-reducing mastectomy between May 2020 and April 2021 were prospectively enrolled. Patients were divided into Group 1 in the absence of superficial and full-thickness necrosis (SN; FTN) and Group 2 in the presence of both. T1 (time between ICG injection and the initial perfusion of the least perfused MSF area), ICG-Q1, and ICG-Q% (absolute and relative perfusion values of the least vascularized area) were collected. Results 38 breasts were considered. FTN was reported in 4 breasts (10.5%) and SN in 3 (7.9%). The two groups statistically differ in T1 (Group2 > Group1) and ICG-Q% (Group1 > Group2) (p < 0.05). T1 could statistically predict ICG-Q1 and ICG-Q%. Both quantitative values have a sensitivity of 57% and a NPV of 89%; ICG-Q% shows higher specificity (81% vs 77%) and PPV (40% vs 36%). Conclusions Quantitative ICG angiography may additionally reduce MSF necrosis. Moreover, longer T1 may indicate possible postoperative necrosis. Considering these factors, intraoperative changes of reconstructive strategy could be adopted to reduce reconstructive failure.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46206007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Which Has a Greater Impact on the Recurrence in Young Breast Cancer Patients: Recent Childbirth or Recent Breastfeeding?","authors":"Caiyun Yan, Jianling Bai, S. Bao, Yiqin Xia, Hao Yu, Yongmei Yin","doi":"10.1155/2022/5823867","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5823867","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose This study explored the effects of recent childbirth and recent breastfeeding on the risk of recurrence in patients with postpartum breast cancer (PPBC). Materials and Methods A bidirectional cohort study was conducted in the First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University. 1013 young female breast cancer patients between May 2003 and October 2019 were enrolled. Breast cancer cases were grouped according to the time between giving birth or weaning and diagnosis. The end point of the analysis was disease-free survival (DFS). Results Breast cancer patients diagnosed within 2 years after parturition showed more tumor characteristics that represented poor prognosis and remained at an increased risk for recurrence, even after adjusting for confounding factors (HR = 1.83, p=0.035). When the analysis was limited to patients with ER positive or histological grades I and II, they had a higher risk of recurrence. When weaning was used as the grouping node, patients diagnosed within 2 years after weaning did not show a higher risk of recurrence after adjustment, even when analysis was nearly limited to ER-positive patients. Conclusion Recent reproductive history is an independent prognostic factor and seems to have a stronger impact on breast cancer with lower malignancy. In addition, the effect of recent childbirth on the recurrence of young breast cancer is significantly stronger than that of recent breastfeeding.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47469414","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-03-28DOI: 10.1155/2022/6483318
Ting Luan, Yongqing Li, Qingwei Wu, Yan Wang, Z. Huo, Xiaohui Wang, L. Xing, Xiaorong Sun
{"title":"Value of Quantitative SPECT/CT Lymphoscintigraphy in Improving Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer","authors":"Ting Luan, Yongqing Li, Qingwei Wu, Yan Wang, Z. Huo, Xiaohui Wang, L. Xing, Xiaorong Sun","doi":"10.1155/2022/6483318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6483318","url":null,"abstract":"Methods We retrospectively enrolled breast cancer patients who underwent SPECT/CT prior to sentinel lymph node biopsy. Quantification of radiotracer uptake from SPECT/CT data was performed. A radioactivity count threshold (RSPECT) using SPECT/CT was calculated for detecting metastatic sentinel lymph nodes. To localize sentinel lymph nodes exactly, we compared the positions of sentinel lymph nodes localized using SPECT/CT with positions localized surgically using an intraoperative γ-probe. Results 491 patients were included, with a median of 3 sentinel lymph nodes/patient detected by the γ-probe and 2 sentinel lymph nodes/patient detected by SPECT/CT. As the number of sentinel lymph nodes visualized on SPECT/CT images, the metastasis incidence of lymph nodes in the ≤2 SLNs group was significantly higher than that in the >2 SLNs group (35% vs. 15%, P < 0.001). No metastasis was found in lymph nodes with RSPECT ≤ 30% in the >2 SLNs group, and thus, 30% (157/526) of SPECT/CT-identified nodes would avoid unnecessary removal. The positions of sentinel lymph nodes localized by SPECT/CT and γ-probe were identical in 42% (39/93) of patients. Conclusions Quantitative Tc-99 m SC SPECT/CT imaging has the potential to preoperatively locate sentinel lymph nodes and intraoperatively avoid unnecessary sentinel lymph node biopsy.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44688774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-03-24DOI: 10.1155/2022/7087408
A. Liew, Hollie Mei Yeen Lim, E. C. Fok, Siu Cheng Loke, E. Tan, B. Chong, Yeong Shyan Lee, P. Chan, N. Chotai
{"title":"Can Contrast-Enhanced Spectral Mammography (CESM) Reduce Benign Breast Biopsy?","authors":"A. Liew, Hollie Mei Yeen Lim, E. C. Fok, Siu Cheng Loke, E. Tan, B. Chong, Yeong Shyan Lee, P. Chan, N. Chotai","doi":"10.1155/2022/7087408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7087408","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives To evaluate the potential of contrast-enhanced spectral mammography (CESM) in reducing benign breast biopsy rate, thereby improving resource utilization. To explore its potential as a value-adding modality in the management of BI-RADS 4/5 lesions. Materials and Methods This was a prospective study conducted between July 2016 and September 2018. Patients with BI-RADS 4/5 lesions detected on conventional imaging (mammogram, digital breast tomosynthesis, and ultrasound) were enrolled for adjunct CESM. Histopathologic correlation was done for all lesions. Additional suspicious lesions detected on CESM were all identified on second-look ultrasound and subsequently biopsied. Images were evaluated independently by two radiologists trained in breast imaging using BI-RADS classification. Presence of enhancement on CESM, BI-RADS score, and histopathology of each lesion were analyzed and tested with the chi-square/fisher-exact test for statistical significance. Results The study included 105 lesions in 63 participants—1 man and 62 women, an average age of 53.7 ± 10.8 years. On CESM, 22 (20.9%) of the lesions did not show enhancement. All 22 lesions had been classified as BI-RADS 4A and were subsequently proven to be benign. Of the remaining 83 enhancing lesions, 54 (65.1%) were malignant and 29 (34.9%) were benign (p < 0.05). CESM detected 6 additional lesions which were not identified on initial conventional imaging. Four of these were proven malignant and were in a different quadrant than the primary lesion investigated. Conclusion There is evidence that the absence of enhancement in CESM strongly favors benignity. It may provide the reporting radiologist with greater confidence in imaging assessment, especially in BI-RADS 4A cases, where a proportion of them are in actuality BI-RADS 3. Greater accuracy of BI-RADS grading can reduce nearly half of benign biopsies and allow better resource allocation. CESM also increases the detection rate of potentially malignant lesions, thereby changing the treatment strategies.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45829952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-03-04DOI: 10.1155/2022/5221257
C. Leser, A. Reiner, Georg Dorffner, M. Kastner, M. Igaz, C. Singer, D. König-Castillo, C. Deutschmann, D. König, I. Holzer, D. Gschwantler-Kaulich
{"title":"Altered Expression of RB and pRB in Tissue Arrays of Primary Breast Cancers and Matched Axillary Lymph Node Metastases","authors":"C. Leser, A. Reiner, Georg Dorffner, M. Kastner, M. Igaz, C. Singer, D. König-Castillo, C. Deutschmann, D. König, I. Holzer, D. Gschwantler-Kaulich","doi":"10.1155/2022/5221257","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5221257","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives The retinoblastoma (RB) pathway is crucial in the development and progression of many cancers. To better understand the biology of progressive breast cancer (BC), we examined protein expression of the RB pathway in primary BCs and matched axillary lymph node metastases (LM). Methods Immunohistochemistry was used to evaluate cyclin D1, CDK4/6, RB, phosphorylated RB (pRB), and E2F1 expression in tissue arrays containing cores of 50 primary BCs and matched LM. The number of positive tumor cells and staining intensity were scored. Results The proteins were localized in the nucleus, while CDK6 was detected in the cytoplasm and CDK4 was found in both. pRB and E2F1 showed higher expression in matched LM than in primary tumors. Expression of these proteins differed significantly by the percentage of positive tumor cells, while proteins in the proximal portion of the RB pathway showed no significant differences. The main path of alteration consisted of high pRB in primary BC, remaining pRB high in the majority of LM, variations occurring in fewer cases. All matched LM of the few primary tumors that had unaltered RB and pRB expression showed changes in RB or pRB expression. Conclusion Expression of pRB and E2F1 was significantly higher in LM than in primary BC. A majority of cancers with LM showed altered RB or pRB expression, suggesting that proteins downstream in the RB pathway play a critical role in metastatic BC and disease progression. So looking at the RB pathway could be an option for chemotherapy decisions in patients with only few LM.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-03-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42526172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-02-04DOI: 10.1155/2022/1888726
H. Karakaş, G. Yıldırım
{"title":"Minimally Invasive Excision of Breast Masses under Ultrasound Guidance: A Single Center's Five-Year Experience on the Breast Lesion Excision System","authors":"H. Karakaş, G. Yıldırım","doi":"10.1155/2022/1888726","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1888726","url":null,"abstract":"Background The purpose of this study was to investigate the feasibility of the percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) excision system (BLES) as a primary method of diagnosis and removal of small breast masses. Methods Ninety-six lesions in 95 patients with 50.5 ± 8.4 years of age were treated in a five-year period by a single operator. Inclusion criteria were as follows: size (<20 mm), depth (>10 mm), and indeterminate or suspicious radiological features (74 BI-RADS 3 and 22 BI-RADS 4). The procedure was performed under ultrasound (US) guidance using 6 G retriever probes with 12-, 15-, and 20-mm baskets. Results Lesions were between 5 and 20 (12.3 ± 3.8) mm in length. They were removed at the first attempt in all but one case. The technical success rate was 98.95%, and the diagnostic success rate was 100%. Ninety-one lesions were histologically benign and five were neoplastic. Two lesions that were previously classified as BI-RADS 3 were diagnosed as neoplasia (atypical lobular hyperplasia), and nineteen lesions that were previously classified as BI-RADS 4a were diagnosed as benign. The complete excision rate (presence of tumor-free negative surgical margin) was 40% in neoplastic lesions. There were no major complications. The minor complication rate was 1.58%. No recurrence was observed during 18 months of follow-up. Conclusion BLES delivers surgical quality specimens for confident histopathological examination and is a safe alternative to surgical resection in lesions with suitable size.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":"2022 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41637856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-02-01DOI: 10.1155/2022/7339856
Soo Hyun Woo, J. Choi, J. Eom, E. Kim, H. Han
{"title":"Outcome Analysis Depending on the Different Types of Incision following Immediate Breast Reconstruction","authors":"Soo Hyun Woo, J. Choi, J. Eom, E. Kim, H. Han","doi":"10.1155/2022/7339856","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/7339856","url":null,"abstract":"Background Immediate breast reconstruction following nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) is widely used for its cosmetic benefits. Due to the lack of guidelines, the types of incisions in NSM vary and which method is superior remains a debate. In this study, we hypothesized that the periareolar incision has a higher risk of complications, such as nipple-areolar complex (NAC) necrosis, than other incisions. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted and divided into three groups: the periareolar, radial, and lateral incision groups. The reconstruction method and complications of NAC necrosis, wound dehiscence, seroma, hematoma, infection, and reconstruction failure were investigated. Results A total of 103 patients (periareolar incision (33%, n = 34), radial incision (39.8%, n = 41), and lateral incision (27.2%, n = 28)) who underwent NSM and immediate breast reconstruction from 2018 to 2020 were included. The reconstruction methods were direct-to-implant, DIEP flap, LD flap, and PAP flap, and there was all of which had no statistically significant difference between the groups regarding the reconstruction method (p=0.257). In terms of complications, there was no significant difference in NAC necrosis (29.4%, 19.5%, and 21.4%, in the periareolar, radial, and lateral groups, respectively; p=0.578), wound dehiscence, seroma or hematoma, infection, and reconstruction failure. Conclusion Breast reconstruction following NSM through periareolar incision does not increase the incidence of complications, including NAC necrosis. However, since only Asian patients with low BMI were included, if an appropriate patient group is selected for immediate reconstruction after NSM, reconstruction can be safely performed through the periareolar incision, and good cosmetic results can be obtained.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42224536","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-01-31DOI: 10.1155/2022/4474251
Yong Yeup Kim, Hayeon Kim, W. Kim, J. Chung, Jae Bok Lee, S. Woo
{"title":"Under- and Normal-Weight Patients Are More Susceptible to Recurrence of Phyllodes Tumor","authors":"Yong Yeup Kim, Hayeon Kim, W. Kim, J. Chung, Jae Bok Lee, S. Woo","doi":"10.1155/2022/4474251","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/4474251","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Phyllodes tumors (PTs) of the breast are rare fibroepithelial neoplasms, and factors associated with the recurrence of PTs are poorly understood. This study sought to identify clinicopathological factors associated with the recurrence of PTs. Method From January 2009 to December 2019, we identified 100 patients who underwent definitive surgery for PT. Clinicopathological risk factors associated with the recurrence of PT were assessed. Results The median age of the patients was 44 y (range, 19–62 y), and the median tumor size was 4 cm (0.8–30 cm). At a median follow-up of 26.7 mo (0–103 mo), 22 of the 100 patients experienced local recurrence. In the univariate and multivariate analyses, body mass index ≥ 23 kg/m2 (P = 0.042 in the univariate analysis; P = 0.039 in the multivariate analysis), tumor size ≥ 5 cm (P = 0.006 in the univariate analysis; P = 0.036 in the multivariate analysis), and the presence of stromal overgrowth (P = 0.032 in the univariate analysis; P = 0.040 in the multivariate analysis) were associated with an increased risk of local recurrence. Resection margins and grade were not associated with local recurrence. Conclusion Normal- or underweight patients and those with larger tumor sizes were more prone to local recurrence. Further larger, multicenter studies with a long-term follow-up are required.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47835459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Breast JournalPub Date : 2022-01-31DOI: 10.1155/2022/1561455
R. Jared Weinfurtner, M. Mallory, Dayana Bermudez
{"title":"Repeat Breast Ultrasound Demonstrates Utility with Added Cancer Detection in Patients following Breast Imaging Second Opinion Recommendations","authors":"R. Jared Weinfurtner, M. Mallory, Dayana Bermudez","doi":"10.1155/2022/1561455","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1561455","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Second opinion consultation for patients with suspicious findings on breast imaging and patients with known breast cancer is not uncommon. We sought to determine the frequency of second opinion breast and axillary ultrasound imaging review and the subsequent impact on clinical management. Materials and Methods An IRB-approved retrospective chart review was conducted on 400 consecutive patients with second opinion radiology interpretations performed by subspecialized breast radiologists at a designated cancer center, including mammogram and ultrasound review. The outside institution imaging reports were compared with second opinion reports to categorize ultrasound review discrepancies which were defined as any BI-RADS category change. The discrepancy frequency, relevant alterations in patient management, and added cancer detection were measured. Results The second opinion imaging review resulted in discrepant findings in 108/400 patients (27%). Patients with heterogeneously or extremely dense breasts had higher discrepancy frequency (36% discrepancy, 68/187) than those with almost entirely fatty or scattered fibroglandular breast tissue (19% discrepancy, 40/213) with P = 0.0001. Discrepancies resulted in the following changes in impression/recommendations: 70 repeat ultrasounds for better characterization of a breast lesion, 11 repeat ultrasounds of a negative region, 20 repeat ultrasounds for benign axillary lymph nodes, 5 downgrades from probably benign to benign, and 2 upgrades from benign to suspicious. Repeat ultrasounds of the axilla in 19 patients resulted in 13 biopsy recommendations, and 4 were metastatic (PPV3 31%). In the breast, repeat ultrasounds in 81 patients resulted in 14 upgrades to suspicious. Of these, 5 yielded malignancy. In addition, one patient was upgraded from benign to suspicious based on the outside image, with pathology revealing malignancy (breast PPV3 40%). Breast lesion BI-RADS category downgrades in 27 patients resulted in 10 avoided biopsies. Ultimately, second opinion ultrasound review resulted in altered management in 12% of patients (47/400). This included discovery of additional breast malignancies in 6 patients, metastatic lymph nodes in 4 patients, excisional biopsy for atypia in 1 patient, 4 patients proceeding to mastectomy, 10 patients who avoided biopsies, and 22 patients who avoided follow-up of benign findings. Conclusions In this study, subspecialized second opinion ultrasound review had an impact on preventing unnecessary procedures and follow-up exams in 8% of patients while detecting additional cancer in 2.5%.","PeriodicalId":56326,"journal":{"name":"Breast Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2022-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44262109","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}