Breast lesions in reduction mammaplasty specimens: a histopathological pattern in 534 patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of breast lesions (benign, precancerous and cancer lesions) in reduction mammaplasty (RM) specimens has rarely been reported in Europe and never in the Swiss population.

Methods

Personal and histopathological data from 534 female patients who underwent RM were reviewed.

Results

Benign and/or malignant lesions were detected in 76.2% of all patients. Benign breast lesions associated with an increased risk of developing breast cancer represented 2.8% of all lesions. Breast cancer in situ was identified in 5 (0.9%) patients. Patient age and previous history of breast cancer were risk factors for incidental breast cancer.

Conclusion

The rate of incidental carcinoma in situ was higher for patients with breast cancer history. Probably due to

SUBMITTER: Tadler M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3915108 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature