Influence of MRI use on surgical outcomes in lobular breast cancer

Published Date: 02nd May 2022

Publication Authors: Wadsworth P, Rimmer L, Sepesiova L, Fong J, Kiernan T, Harris O

Introduction
Lobular carcinomas account for around 10% of invasive breast cancers. Accuracy of pre-operative evaluation can be troublesome. NICE guidelines recommend MRI "to assess the tumour size if breast-conserving surgery is being considered for invasive lobular cancer". However, each additional investigation introduces cost and potentially prolongs the treatment pathway, which is only justified if likely to affect outcomes.

 

Wadsworth, P; Rimmer, L; Sepesiova, L; Fong, J; Kiernan, T; Harris, O. (2022). Influence of MRI use on surgical outcomes in lobular breast cancer. European Journal of Surgical Oncology. 48 (5), E223

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