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Open Access 01-12-2015 | Review

Lobular breast cancer series: imaging

Authors: Karen Johnson, Deba Sarma, E Shelley Hwang

Published in: Breast Cancer Research | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

The limitations of mammography in the detection and evaluation of invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) have long been recognized, presenting real clinical challenges in treatment planning for these tumors. However, advances in mammography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging present opportunities to improve the diagnosis and preoperative assessment of ILC. The evidence supporting the performance of each imaging modality will be reviewed, specifically as it relates to the pathology of ILC and its subtypes. Further, we will discuss emerging technologies that may be employed to enhance the detection rate and ultimately result in more effective screening and staging of ILC.
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Metadata
Title
Lobular breast cancer series: imaging
Authors
Karen Johnson
Deba Sarma
E Shelley Hwang
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Breast Cancer Research / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-015-0605-0

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