scholarly journals PB.41. What is the incidence of internal mammary node lymphadenopathy on CT in primary breast cancer patients within 1 year of a diagnosis?

2014 ◽  
Vol 16 (S1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Savaridas ◽  
J Cox
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Primary Breast Cancer ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Mammary Node ◽  
Internal Mammary

OC-0326: DBCG-IMN: Long-term survival gain with internal mammary node irradiation to breast cancer patients

2020 ◽  
Vol 152 ◽  
pp. S171-S172
Author(s):  
L.B.J. Thorsen ◽  
J. Overgaard ◽  
S.V. Holm-Hansen ◽  
M. Berg ◽  
I. Jensen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Mammary Node ◽  
Term Survival ◽  
Long Term Survival ◽  
Survival Gain ◽  
Internal Mammary

scholarly journals Incidence and Potential Significance of Internal Mammary Lymphadenopathy on Computed Tomography in Patients with a Diagnosis of Primary Breast Cancer

2015 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S25782 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah L. Savaridas ◽  
Jonathan D. Spratt ◽  
Julie Cox
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Primary Breast Cancer ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Internal Mammary Nodes ◽  
Internal Mammary ◽  
Size Criterion ◽  
Distant Spread

Introduction The importance of internal mammary nodes (IMNs) in the staging and treatment of breast cancer patients is controversial. Methods A retrospective cohort of patients diagnosed with primary breast cancer over a 4-year period (January 2009 to December 2012) was assessed. The number and size of any IMNs visible on spiral computed tomography (CT) were recorded. Results A total of 830 patients were diagnosed with primary breast cancer within the identified time frame, of which 150 patients met the inclusion criteria. Of these 42% (63) had IMNs present, although the majority were small (<5 mm). However, 16% (25) had larger nodes, greater than 5 mm in short axis, present on CT. Significantly more patients with the presence of large (>5 mm) IMNs had more advanced disease with CT evidence of other distant spread. Conclusion We have demonstrated that IMNs are present in a substantial number of our primary breast cancer patients. We suggest that further histological research is required to establish reliable CT size criterion for pathological IMNs. In addition, routine imaging of the IM chain, as well as axilla, should be considered in the staging of breast cancer.

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