The interpretation of mammographic ductal enlargement in cancerous breasts

The xeromammograms of 128 women with breast cancer were coded radiologically according to Wolfe's gradings. The mastectomy specimens were then histologically examined for the presence of ductal abnormality. The ducts were found to be normal in the cases coded as normal radiologically but they w...

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Published inBritish journal of surgery Vol. 66; no. 10; p. 701
Main Authors Mansel, R E, Gravelle, I H, Hughes, L E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.10.1979
Subjects
Breast - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Collagen
Dilatation, Pathologic
Female
Humans
Mastectomy
Xeromammography
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Summary:The xeromammograms of 128 women with breast cancer were coded radiologically according to Wolfe's gradings. The mastectomy specimens were then histologically examined for the presence of ductal abnormality. The ducts were found to be normal in the cases coded as normal radiologically but they were not always abnormal histologically when considered to be abnormal radiologically. 'Ductal prominence' may be due to duct ectasia, intraduct hyperplasia or periductal collagenosis.
ISSN:0007-1323
DOI:10.1002/bjs.1800661008