Isolated clustered microcalcifications: diagnostic value of mammography--series of 400 cases with surgical verification.
Radiology
; 190(2): 479-83, 1994 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To determine the diagnostic value of mammographic criteria in cases of isolated clustered microcalcifications. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Four hundred mammographic studies of isolated clustered microcalcifications for which surgical verification was available were reviewed. A descriptive statistical study was performed to evaluate the distribution of each criterion relative to histopathologic results, followed by a multivariate study to determine statistically significant criteria. Seven breast specialists gave a consensus opinion on the need for surgery.RESULTS:
There were 302 benign lesions and 98 cancers. The most useful criteria were vermicular form, linear/branching shape, and irregular size of microcalcification. The number of biopsies recommended with use of these three criteria was 177 instead of the 172 recommended by the experts.CONCLUSION:
Use of these three preoperative criteria permits correct diagnosis of most such malignancies (90% in our series vs 67% diagnosed by the experts).
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças Mamárias
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Calcinose
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Mamografia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1994
Tipo de documento:
Article