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: Tags: SHORT COMMUNICATION Source Type: research