Value of Axillary Ultrasound after Negative Axillary MRI for Evaluating Nodal Status in High-Risk Breast Cancer

The routine use of axillary ultrasound after negative MRI is low-yield and therefore may be unnecessary in breast cancer patients undergoing neoadjuvant therapy. Eliminating the redundancy of performing this ultrasound can reduce unneeded patient workups and anxiety, limit strain on resources in radiology, and reduce delays to surgery and treatment.

Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - February 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Tariq Almerey, Diego Villacreses, Zhuo Li, Bhavika Patel, Mary Ann McDonough, Tammeza Gibson, Santo Maimone, Richard Gray, Sarah A. McLaughlin Tags: Original Scientific Article Source Type: research