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Mammographic diagnosis of minimal breast cancer
Author(s) -
Martin John E.,
Gallager H. Stephen
Publication year - 1971
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197112)28:6<1519::aid-cncr2820280627>3.0.co;2-a
Subject(s) - medicine , breast cancer , mammography , biopsy , radiology , carcinoma , atypical hyperplasia , hyperplasia , cancer , pathology
Abstract The conventionally utilized mammographic signs of carcinoma only occasionally are indicative of minimal breast cancer. A new sign is described, which consists of the appearance of a new density in serial examinations. Of 30 patients who have exhibited this sign and who have had a biopsy, all have had either carcinoma or duct hyperplasia of borderline nature. Early mammographic examination is important in establishing a baseline against which subsequent studies can be compared.