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Multicentric breast cancer with heterogeneous histopathology: a multidisciplinary review.

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Authors

Provenzano, Elena 
Girardi, Antonia 
Iorfida, Monica 

Abstract

Multiple synchronous (multifocal or multicentric) ipsilateral breast cancers with heterogeneous histopathology are a rare clinical occurrence, however, their incidence is increasing due to the use of MRI for breast cancer screening and staging. Some studies have demonstrated poorer clinical outcomes for this pattern of breast cancer, but there is no evidence to guide clinical practice. In this multidisciplinary review, we reflect on pathology and molecular characteristics, imaging findings, surgical management including conservation and reconstructive options and approach to the axilla, and the role of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Multidisciplinary discussions appear decisive in planning an appropriate surgical choice and defining the correct systemic treatment tailored to each clinical condition.

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Keywords

breast cancer, breast cancer histotypes, diagnosis, lobular carcinoma, multicentric cancer, multidisciplinary team, multifocal cancer, prognosis, surgical management, Breast Neoplasms, Combined Modality Therapy, Disease Management, Disease Susceptibility, Female, Genetic Predisposition to Disease, Humans, Lymphoscintigraphy, Multimodal Imaging, Neoplasm Grading, Neoplasm Staging, Prognosis, Retreatment, Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy, Treatment Outcome, Tumor Burden

Journal Title

Future Oncol

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Journal ISSN

1479-6694
1744-8301

Volume Title

16

Publisher

Future Medicine Ltd