A novel nipple-areola complex involvement predictive index for indicating nipple-sparing mastectomy in breast cancer patients.

CONCLUSION: This nipple-areola complex involvement predictive index can be used to determine the appropriate indication for NSM in breast cancer patients who request NAC preservation with more oncological safety.
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Source: Breast Cancer - June 7, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Seki H, Sakurai T, Mizuno S, Tokuda T, Kaburagi T, Seki M, Karahashi T, Nakajima K, Shimizu K, Jinno H Tags: Breast Cancer Source Type: research