ReviewBreast cancer research : BCR2004
Ductal approaches to assessment and management of women at high risk for developing breast cancer.
Review in Breast cancer research : BCR, 2004. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.
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- The Diagnostic Value of microRNA Expression Analysis in Detecting Intraductal Papillomas in Patients with Pathological Nipple Discharge.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Article
- Evaluation of pain experienced during breast ductal endoscopy.Surgery today · 2008Article
- Precursors and preinvasive lesions of the breast: the role of molecular prognostic markers in the diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma.World journal of surgical oncology · 2007Review
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Abstract
The ductal approach to breast cancer, encompassing nipple aspiration, ductal lavage and duct endoscopy, allows assessment of breast ductal epithelial cells and their local microenvironment in a graded process of increasing invasiveness. Samples of ductal epithelial cells sufficient for cytological diagnosis may be safely collected, titres of individual proteins showing variation with breast cancer status may be measured, and abnormal pathology within the breast ducts may be directly visualized. Identification of surrogate molecular markers may facilitate early breast cancer detection, in conjunction with cytological assessment, and be useful for individual prediction of breast cancer risk and assessment of treatment response. However, the sensitivity and specificity of the ductal approach require further evaluation. The small quantities of nipple aspiration fluid available for analysis, and difficulties identifying and cannulating ducts remain important limitations of these techniques.
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