Evaluating the frequency of upgrade to malignancy following surgical excision of high ‐risk breast lesions and ductal carcinoma in situ identified by core needle biopsy
This study reveals an upgrade rate of 26.7% of HRLs and DCIS diagnosed by CNB on surgical excision and emphasizes the continued use of large bore needles with an adequate number of core specimens when investigating a suspicious breast lesion.
Source: The Breast Journal - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Ahkeel Allen,
Allison Cauthen,
Paul Dale,
Christopher Jean ‐Louis,
Allison Lord,
Betsy Smith Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research