Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast: extensive intraductal component has no impact on lymph node involvement and survival.

1995; National Institutes of Health; Volume: 15; Issue: 5B Linguagem: Inglês

Autores

Joura Ea, A Lösch, Christian Kainz, Sam C, Joura Em, G. Gitsch, Ch. Dadak, G. Breitenecker,

Tópico(s)

Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Resumo

The extensive intraductal component (EIC) in infiltrating ductal carcinoma (IDC) was reported to be a predictor of local recurrence. We investigated the influence of this histopathological parameter on nodal status and overall survival. In 115 patients suffering from an IDC with tumor stage FIGO I and II, 35 were EIC positive. We did not find a correlation with the nodal status. The mean follow up was 73 (+/- 38) months. EIC showed no influence on overall survival. Based on our findings, the presence of EIC is not a criterion for therapeutic decisions in IDC.

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