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Breast cancer research: BCR 10/2009; 11 Suppl 2:O3. · 5.24 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To assess the usefulness of computed tomography of the chest, abdomen, and pelvis (CTCAP) in the detection of metastatic disease in patients presenting with loco-regional recurrence of breast cancer, and to identify subgroups particularly likely to have metastases.
Over a 32-month period, 63 patients with 65 recurrences underwent CTCAP, and were identified from the hospital's computerized radiology system.
Twenty-one patients (32%) had metastases, including bony (n=5, 8%), liver (n=7, 11%), and thoracic disease (n=11, 17%). Patients with recurrence in a conserved breast had lower rates of metastasis on CT than those with other sites of recurrence [three of 21 (14%) versus 18 of 44 (41%), p=0.03]. Patients younger than 50 years at primary diagnosis or younger than 60 years at recurrence had statistically significantly higher rates of metastasis than older patients [10 of 16 (63%) versus 11 of 48 (23%), p=0.003, and 13 of 23 (57%) versus eight of 42 (19%), p=0.002, respectively].
CT staging of patients presenting with loco-regional recurrence of breast cancer is a worthwhile practice. Younger patients and those with recurrence other than in the conserved breast are particularly likely to have metastatic disease.
Clinical radiology 10/2009; 64(9):885-90. · 1.65 Impact Factor
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ABSTRACT: To establish the efficacy, complications, and patient satisfaction for vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB) excision of fibroadenomas.
All patients referred for VAB of benign lesions from 11 December 2002 to 30 November 2006 were identified prospectively, and the following data were recorded: age, histology, lesion size, and completeness of excision. A questionnaire was sent at least a year after the procedure to assess pain, complications, residual palpable lesions, and cosmetic result.
One hundred and thirty-four patients were referred for VAB, 81 had fibroadenomas. Fifty-nine percent replied to the questionnaire. Fifty-four percent of patients reported no pain during the procedure, 8% rated their pain at > or =3/10. Thirty-two percent had no pain the week after the procedure, 55% had pain > or =3/10. Seventy-nine percent had no palpable mass at the site of the original lesion. Ninety-four percent would recommend the procedure to others and would prefer further VAB to surgery. Bruising was common, one patient required aspiration of a haematoma. Six percent developed infections, all resolved with antibiotic therapy. Eighty-five percent of patients were completely satisfied with the cosmetic result. Interval ultrasound was performed in 36 patients. A palpable mass was present in 11%, a non-palpable mass in 19%, and no mass in 70%.
VAB excision is well-tolerated, safe, and popular with a high initial success rate for fibroadenomas. Bruising and pain are common the week after the procedure.
Clinical radiology 04/2009; 64(4):381-5. · 1.65 Impact Factor
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Clinical radiology 10/2008; 63(9):1070-1. · 1.65 Impact Factor
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A J Evans,
R Wilson,
P Britton,
R Given-Wilson,
E Cornford,
H Burrell, J James,
L Hamilton,
E Kutt,
S Vinnicombe,
N Perry,
M Michell
Clinical Radiology 05/2005; 60(4):520; author reply 520-1. · 1.95 Impact Factor
