A Look at the Other Side: High-Risk Lesions and Occult Contralateral Malignancy in Symmetry Procedures for Patients Undergoing Oncoplastic Breast-Conserving Surgery

ConclusionThe incidence of occult malignancy among OBCS symmetry procedures approaches 5%. The final pathology of excisional biopsies had a higher upgrade rate than previously reported. All identified malignancies were early-stage disease. The higher incidence of occult breast cancer in this population warrants the routine orientation of all specimens, which allows patients with incidental early-stage cancer the option of breast preservation.
Source: Annals of Surgical Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research