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ArticleCureus2019

Influence of Tumor Subtype, Radiological Sign and Prognostic Factors on Tumor Size Discrepancies Between Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Final Histology.

Alessandro Garlaschi, Massimo Calabrese, Federico Zaottini, Simona Tosto, Marco Gipponi, Paola Baccini, Maurizio Gallo, Alberto Stefano Tagliafico

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  5. Digital Breast Tomosynthesis: Update on Technology, Evidence, and Clinical Practice.Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc
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Alessandro GarlaschiRadiology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.
Massimo CalabreseRadiology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.
Federico ZaottiniRadiology, University of Genoa, Genova, ITA.
Simona TostoRadiology, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.
Marco GipponiSurgery, Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.
Paola BacciniPathology, University of Genova/ AOU IRCCS Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.
Maurizio GalloInternal Medicine, University of Genoa, Genova, ITA.
Alberto Stefano TagliaficoRadiology, University of Genova/ AOU IRCCS Policlinico San Martino, Genova, ITA.

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Abstract

Background Influence of tumor subtype, radiological sign and prognostic factors on tumor size discrepancies between DBT and final histology has not been completely investigated so far. Purpose To study the influence of tumor subtype, radiological sign and prognostic factors on tumor size discrepancies between digital breast tomosynthesis and final histology. Material and methods This is a retrospective study conducted between January 2015 and December 2016. After IRB approval, 130 consecutive patients with breast cancer diagnosed with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) were evaluated. A discrepancy between DBT and final histology was considered present if the difference was above the cut-off of 5 mm. Tumor subtype, radiological sign and prognostic factors were evaluated in patients with discrepancies. Descriptive statistic and non-parametric tests were used. Results A total of 105 cases of cancer, in 96 patients, all female, were included. Mean age was 61 years (range: 35-82 yrs). In 19 (18.1%) cases, discrepancies were found: 13 (68.4%) were underestimated by DBT. For tumor subtype, 10 (52.6%) were infiltrating lobular carcinomas (ILC) (p < 0.01). Fourteen (73.7%) discordant cases were architectural distortions (p < 0.01). Prognostic factors did not affect tumor size discrepancies. Conclusion ILC or an architectural distortion represents the majority of cases of tumor size discrepancies between DBT and final histology.

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digital breast tomosynthesisprognostic factorsradiological signsize discrepanciestumor subtype

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PMCPMC6890152

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