Is axillary surgery beneficial for patients with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the breast?

ConclusionsWe observed no cases of nodal metastasis in 20 consecutive cases of ACC of the breast. Preoperative axillary ultrasound with FNA of suspicious nodes accurately predicted pathologic nodal stage. These data suggest axillary surgery might be omitted safely in patients with pure ACC and a clinically negative axilla.

Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology - May 1, 2017 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Jessemae L. Welsh, Michael G. Keeney, Tanya L. Hoskin, Katrina N. Glazebrook, Judy C. Boughey, Sejal S. Shah, Tina J. Hieken Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research