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Reliability of L-Dex Scores for Assessment of Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema. 评估单侧乳腺癌相关淋巴水肿的 L-Dex 评分的可靠性
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-7
Leigh C Ward, Katrina Gaitatzis, Belinda Thompson, Vincent Singh Paramanandam, Louise A Koelmeyer
{"title":"Reliability of L-Dex Scores for Assessment of Unilateral Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.","authors":"Leigh C Ward, Katrina Gaitatzis, Belinda Thompson, Vincent Singh Paramanandam, Louise A Koelmeyer","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a common complication of breast cancer treatment that may result in swelling of the affected arm due to compromised lymphatic function. Implementing a screening program and early intervention for BCRL are important for effective management. Bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) is a commonly used tool for assessing BCRL. This study aimed to compare different normative ranges for BIS L-Dex scores in the detection of BCRL.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Data from 158 women with clinically ascribed and indocyanine green confirmed BCRL were analysed. BIS measurements were obtained using an ImpediMed standing device, and L-Dex scores were calculated using published normative ranges for healthy individuals. Statistical analysis was performed to compare the concordance between different reference ranges in classifying individuals with lymphedema.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study found that L-Dex scores calculated using different normative ranges were highly correlated and essentially interchangeable in detecting BCRL. Approximately 90% of participants exceeded the L-Dex threshold for lymphedema, with minimal discrepancies between reference ranges. False negative rates were observed in some participants, likely due to early-stage BCRL with minimal lymph accumulation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that BIS L-Dex scores are a valid indicator of BCRL, regardless of specific normative ranges used. Detection rates of clinically confirmed BCRL were consistent across different reference ranges, with minimal discrepancies. BIS remains a valuable tool for early detection and monitoring of BCRL. Future research should focus on longitudinal assessments and use of change in L-Dex scores for lymphedema monitoring and progression.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335106","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Overexpression of CDC25A, AURKB, and TOP2A Genes Could Be an Important Clue for Luminal A Breast Cancer. CDC25A、AURKB 和 TOP2A 基因的过度表达可能是 A 型乳腺癌的重要线索。
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-3
Murat Kaya, Asmaa Abuaisha, İlknur Süer, Melike Sultan Alptekin, Fahrünnisa Abanoz, Selman Emiroğlu, Şükrü Palanduz, Kıvanç Cefle, Şükrü Öztürk
{"title":"Overexpression of <i>CDC25A, AURKB</i>, and <i>TOP2A</i> Genes Could Be an Important Clue for Luminal A Breast Cancer.","authors":"Murat Kaya, Asmaa Abuaisha, İlknur Süer, Melike Sultan Alptekin, Fahrünnisa Abanoz, Selman Emiroğlu, Şükrü Palanduz, Kıvanç Cefle, Şükrü Öztürk","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Breast cancer (BC) is highly heterogeneous and one of the most common cancers. Luminal A (LUM A) is a subtype of BC with a better prognosis than other BC subtypes. The molecular mechanisms underlying the initiation and progression of the LUM A subtype are still unclear. Big data generated from microarray and sequencing systems can be re-analyzed, especially with the help of various <i>in silico</i> tools developed in recent years, and made applicable for <i>in vitro</i> and <i>in vivo</i> research. This work aimed to identify genes that may play a role in the progression of LUM A subtype of BC using both computational and laboratory-based methods.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Overlapping genes associated with BC were identified from the The Cancer Genome Atlas database, GSE233242, GSE100925 geodata sets, and the geneshot tool. The network functional analysis between overlapping genes was determined with STRING 12.0. Expression levels of overlapping genes in BC were investigated with the TNMplot (https://tnmplot.com/analysis/) <i>in silico</i> tool. The effect of overlapping genes on the overall survival of LUM A cancer patients was defined using the Kaplan-Meier plotter tool. Expressions of genes identified using bioinformatics data were investigated via quantitative real-time -polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) in LUM A tumor and adjacent tissue samples. The data were evaluated using the t-test. Both the sensitivity and specificity of selected genes have been determined using the receiver operating characteristic curve.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong><i>In silico</i> investigation showed that eleven genes were possibly associated with BC. Among them <i>CDC25A, AURKB</i>, and <i>TOP2A</i> were considerably increased in LUM A samples according to qRT-PCR results. An overall survival analysis also showed that overexpression of these three genes could reduce the overall survival of LUM A patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The genes <i>CDC25A, AURKB</i>, and <i>TOP2A</i> may play crucial functions in LUM A pathogenesis. Therapeutic strategies that diminish the expression of these connected genes may enhance the prognosis of LUM A patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Mastalgia and Why It Should Be Evaluated With Imaging in Areas Where Use of Breast Cancer Screening Services are Unsatisfactory. 乳腺增生症以及为何应在乳腺癌筛查服务不尽如人意的地区进行成像评估。
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-9
Shivangi Tomar, Akhilendra Singh Parihar, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Rekha Agrawal
{"title":"Mastalgia and Why It Should Be Evaluated With Imaging in Areas Where Use of Breast Cancer Screening Services are Unsatisfactory.","authors":"Shivangi Tomar, Akhilendra Singh Parihar, Sanjay Kumar Yadav, Rekha Agrawal","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Mastalgia or breast pain is a very common symptom in women attending breast clinic. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether imaging for mastalgia leads to cancer detection in an area where routine breast cancer screening services are underutilized.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective study was performed between 1<sup>st</sup> March 2021 to 31<sup>st</sup> January 2023 at a tertiary care academic institution of central India. All patients underwent through clinical examination by a surgeon. Then patients were referred for ultrasound and/or X-ray mammography (MMG) depending on age. Cancer detection rate was calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The final cohort consisted of 176 patients with mastalgia and without any abnormality on clinical breast examination. Sixteen patients had mass lesion on radiology and core needle biopsy resulted as infiltrating duct carcinoma in 7 patients and benign phylloides tumor in one patient. Overall case detection rate for cancer was 4%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The breast cancer detection rate in patients presenting with mastalgia was low. However, in the absence of routine mammographic screening in the Indian general population, these would have been missed. Hence, diagnostic assessment for mastalgia is an appropriate strategy in countries where routine screening MMG is lacking.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Use of Intralesional Corticosteroids in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Systematic Review. 在特发性肉芽肿性乳腺炎中使用皮质类固醇:系统综述。
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-2
Asel Wijesinghe, Kasun Lakmal, Jeewantha Senevirathna, Bhanu Wijetilake, J L T K Fernando, Umesh Jayarajah, Ajith De Silva, Kanchana Wijesinghe
{"title":"The Use of Intralesional Corticosteroids in Idiopathic Granulomatous Mastitis: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Asel Wijesinghe, Kasun Lakmal, Jeewantha Senevirathna, Bhanu Wijetilake, J L T K Fernando, Umesh Jayarajah, Ajith De Silva, Kanchana Wijesinghe","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Idiopathic granulomatous mastitis (IGM) is a debilitating, chronic, inflammatory condition of the breast. Several studies have emerged evaluating intralesional steroid (ILS) injection and topical steroid administration as a treatment for IGM. However, there is a dearth of international consensuses with regards to the management of IGM. Therefore, we have systematically reviewed the effectiveness of ILS in the management of IGM. A systematic search was conducted in PubMed and Cochrane Library databases, the Google Scholar website and by citation searching up to June 15th, 2023. Eight articles were selected and analyzed. A total of 397 IGM patients were included in the review. The mean patient age was 35.7 years, ranging from 23-62 years. The mean pre-treatment diameter of lesions was 27.5 mm. A total of 184 patients were treated with ILS. The mean complete clinical response time was 2.6 months. The overall complete response rate was 92.8%. Complications following ILS were minor, with hematoma, skin atrophy and hyperemia being commonly described, while avoiding the systemic side effects of oral steroid use, such as weight gain and hirsutism, which were the most commonly reported side effects with oral steroids. The recurrence rates in the ILS group (6.6%) appear to be lower than in the oral steroid group (25.8%) and surgery group (26.3%). ILS seem to show a favorable outcome in terms of complete response rate, complete clinical response time and has a lower recurrence rate and complication rate when compared to other intervention strategies. However, more comparative studies with standardized protocols are necessary to ascertain the optimum type, dosage and frequency of ILS regimens.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335121","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Predictive Role of Mammography, Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Hormone Receptor Status of Pure Ductal Carcinoma In Situ Lesions. 乳腺放射摄影、动态对比增强乳腺磁共振成像和弥散加权成像对纯原位乳管癌病变的激素受体状态的预测作用。
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-1
Almıla Coşkun Bilge, Zarife Melda Bulut
{"title":"The Predictive Role of Mammography, Dynamic Contrast-Enhanced Breast Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Diffusion-Weighted Imaging in Hormone Receptor Status of Pure Ductal Carcinoma <i>In Situ</i> Lesions.","authors":"Almıla Coşkun Bilge, Zarife Melda Bulut","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze the predictive capabilities of preoperative mammography, dynamic contrast-enhanced-magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI), and diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in determining hormone receptor (HRc) status for pure ductal carcinoma <i>in situ</i> (DCIS) lesions.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The study included a total of 79 patients who underwent preoperative mammography (MG) and MRI between December 2018 and December 2023 and were subsequently diagnosed with pure DCIS after surgery. The correlation between MG, DCE-MRI, and DWI features and estrogen receptor (ER) and progesterone receptor (PR) status was examined.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the lesions, 44 were double HRc-positive (ER and PR-positive), 13 were single HRc-positive (ER-positive and PR-negative or ER-negative and PR-positive) and 22 were double HRc-negative (ER and PR-negative). The presence of symptom (<i>p</i> = 0.029), the presence of comedo necrosis (<i>p</i> = 0.005) and high histological grade (<i>p</i><0.001) were found to be associated with ER and PR negativity. Amorphous microcalcifications were more commonly observed in the double HRc-negative group, while linear calcifications were more prevalent in both double and single HRc-positive groups (<i>p</i> = 0.020). Non-mass enhancement (NME) with a linear distribution was significantly more common in double HRc-negative lesions (38%), and NME with a segmental distribution in both double (43%) and single (50%) receptor-positive lesions (<i>p</i> = 0.042). Evaluation of DWI findings revealed that a higher lesion-to-normal breast parenchyma apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) ratio statistically increased the probability of HRc positivity (<i>p</i> = 0.033).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Certain clinicopathological, mammography, and MRI features, along with the lesion-to-normal breast parenchyma ADC ratio, can serve as predictors for HRc status in DCIS lesions.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Effect of Flaxseed on Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Patients With Mastalgia: A Single Arm Interventional Study. 亚麻籽对乳腺增生患者疼痛缓解和生活质量的影响:单臂干预研究
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-2
Tabish Ansari, Priyanka Rai, Amarjot Singh, Rohit Srivastava, Sunil Singh, Vaibhav Raj Gopal
{"title":"Effect of Flaxseed on Pain Relief and Quality of Life in Patients With Mastalgia: A Single Arm Interventional Study.","authors":"Tabish Ansari, Priyanka Rai, Amarjot Singh, Rohit Srivastava, Sunil Singh, Vaibhav Raj Gopal","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Mastalgia, a common complaint among women, denotes breast discomfort that can manifest as cyclical or non-cyclical. Reassurance, mechanical support and various non-pharmacological treatments, like flaxseeds, have been seen to have a good effect in treating mastalgia. Thus, the aim of this study was to investigates the efficacy of flaxseed in alleviating pain associated with mastalgia and its impact on the overall health-related quality of life among female patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Conducted at a tertiary care center in Northern India over 18 months, it employed a single-arm interventional design. The participants included females aged 18 years and older presenting with breast pain at the Department of General Surgery. The intervention involved daily consumption of 30 g of milled flaxseed for each participant, administered over a period of six months. Pain severity was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) before supplementation and at follow-up intervals up to six months. Concurrently, the Short Form-12 (SF-12) items Health Survey measured health-related quality of life, encompassing both physical and mental health domains. Statistical analysis employed parametric (paired t-test) and non-parametric tests (chi-square, McNemar) where appropriate, with statistical significance set at <i>p</i><0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Two hundred women with mastalgia were included with a significant reduction in mean VAS scores from 6.03±0.83 at baseline to 2.19±0.66 at six months post-intervention (<i>p</i> = 0.0001). This reduction in pain intensity demonstrated a positive correlation with duration of flaxseed supplementation, notably declining after the initial three months. The mean difference in physical and mental SF-12 score at first visit and at 6 months after intervention was significant (<i>p</i> = 0.0001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study underscores the potential of flaxseed as a therapeutic option for managing mastalgia and enhancing health-related quality of life among affected individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pathologic Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Mastectomy: Indications for Treatment and Oncological Outcomes. 接受乳房切除术的乳腺癌患者新辅助化疗后的病理完全反应:治疗指征与肿瘤学结果
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-3
Corrado Tinterri, Shadya Sara Darwish, Erika Barbieri, Andrea Sagona, Valeriano Vinci, Damiano Gentile
{"title":"Pathologic Complete Response After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients Treated With Mastectomy: Indications for Treatment and Oncological Outcomes.","authors":"Corrado Tinterri, Shadya Sara Darwish, Erika Barbieri, Andrea Sagona, Valeriano Vinci, Damiano Gentile","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-6-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of breast cancer (BC) patients treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) followed by mastectomy, focusing on cases achieving pathologic complete response (pCR). The implications of residual ductal carcinoma <i>in situ</i> (DCIS) on prognosis and survival were examined.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study included BC patients treated with NAC followed by mastectomy at the breast unit of IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital between March 2010 and October 2021. Patients were sub-grouped into two: Those with residual DCIS (ypTis) and those with complete response without residual tumor (ypT0). Key variables such as demographics, tumor characteristics, treatment regimens, and survival outcomes were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 681 patients treated with NAC, 175 achieved pCR, with 60 undergoing mastectomy. Among these 60 patients, 24 had residual DCIS (ypTis) while 36 had no residual invasive or <i>in situ</i> disease (ypT0). Patients with ypTis had higher rates of multifocal disease (62.5% <i>vs</i>. 27.8%, <i>p</i> = 0.006) and stage III disease (37.5% <i>vs</i>. 11.1%, <i>p</i> = 0.046). Triple-negative breast cancer was more prevalent in the ypT0 group (55.6% <i>vs</i>. 20.8%, <i>p</i> = 0.005). During a mean follow-up of 47 months, 11 patients experienced recurrence, with no significant differences in disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) between the groups (<i>p</i> = 0.781, <i>p</i> = 0.963, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Residual DCIS after NAC did not significantly impact DFS or OS compared to complete pathologic response without residual DCIS. This study underscores the need for further research to refine pCR definitions and improve NAC's prognostic and therapeutic roles in BC management.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335103","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Applying the SOUND Trial for Omitting Axillary Surgery in Patients With Early Breast Cancer in Bahrain. 在巴林应用 SOUND 试验为早期乳腺癌患者省略腋窝手术。
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-11
Ali Hasan Abdulla, Reem Althawadi, Ahmed Zuhair Salman, Tareq Hamed Altaei, Amina Mohamed Mahdi, Hussain Adnan Abdulla
{"title":"Applying the SOUND Trial for Omitting Axillary Surgery in Patients With Early Breast Cancer in Bahrain.","authors":"Ali Hasan Abdulla, Reem Althawadi, Ahmed Zuhair Salman, Tareq Hamed Altaei, Amina Mohamed Mahdi, Hussain Adnan Abdulla","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-11","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The Sentinel Node vs. Observation After Axillary Ultra-Sound (SOUND) trial reported that omission of axillary surgery was not inferior to sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in those with cT1 breast cancer and negative preoperative axillary ultrasound. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical characteristics of early breast cancer patients undergoing breast conserving surgery (BCS) at our institution in order to investigate the exportability of SOUND criteria to our patient population.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed patients with cT1N0 breast cancer undergoing BCS and adjuvant radiotherapy according to the SOUND trial criteria. Comparison was made between the eligible group of our cohort and the SLNB arm of the SOUND trial.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of younger patients was higher in our eligible cohort (37.7% vs. 17.5%, <i>p</i> = 0.002). Postmenopausal patients were more prevalent in the SOUND trial (79.4% vs. 56.6%, <i>p</i> = 0.004). On final pathology, tumours were more likely to be upgraded to T2 in our group (26.4% vs. 4.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.001). Patients in our cohort were more likely to receive adjuvant chemotherapy (37.7% vs. 20.1%, <i>p</i> = 0.002).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The clinicopathological differences between our cohort and the SOUND trial population could be attributed to aggressive tumours in Bahrain compared to Western countries. Our study may influence others to investigate the applicability of the SOUND trial in clinical practice. Nevertheless, it is a study that should generate multidisciplinary discussion in the de-escalation of axillary surgery.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Pseudoaneurysm in the Axillary Tail of the Breast After A Core Needle Biopsy. 核心针活检后乳房腋尾的假性动脉瘤
IF 1.3
European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-5
Cedric Pluguez-Turull, Cinthia Del Toro, Nicole Brofman, Yara Z Feliciano
{"title":"Pseudoaneurysm in the Axillary Tail of the Breast After A Core Needle Biopsy.","authors":"Cedric Pluguez-Turull, Cinthia Del Toro, Nicole Brofman, Yara Z Feliciano","doi":"10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-4-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present the case of a forty-year-old asymptomatic female with no personal or family history of breast cancer, who underwent a core needle biopsy (CNB) following the identification of a focal asymmetry in the right breast on screening mammography. Eight months later, a prominent adjacent vascular structure with a round outpouching was detected on breast ultrasound, confirmed as a post-biopsy pseudoaneurysm. Breast pseudoaneurysms, although exceedingly rare, result from inadvertent vessel puncture during core needle biopsies, particularly when larger gauge needles are used. They present as palpable, throbbing lumps in the breast and are well-defined heterogeneous structures that exhibit turbulent flow with a feeding artery on color Doppler imaging. This swirling sign showing a to-and-fro waveform is also known as the \"yin-yang\" sign on Doppler ultrasound. Post-CNB pseudoaneurysms in the breast, while rare, should be considered as potential complications following core need biopsy. Understanding their characteristic imaging features, risk factors, and available management options is essential for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment. This case underscores the importance of vigilance in biopsy procedures and the need for prompt recognition and intervention in case of such complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":93996,"journal":{"name":"European journal of breast health","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-09-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142335104","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Rare Breast Emergency: A Case of Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Breast in a Lactating Patient. 罕见的乳房急症:哺乳期患者乳房坏死性筋膜炎病例。
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European journal of breast health Pub Date : 2024-09-26 DOI: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2024.2024-5-10
Gökhan Giray Akgül, Sümeyra Güler, Simay Akyüz, Duygu Bayram, İbrahim Burak Bahçecioğlu, Müjdat Turan, Hikmet Erhan Güven, Mehmet Ali Gülçelik, Kerim Bora Yılmaz
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