Assessment of axillary lymph node involvement in small breast cancer: analysis of 893 cases

Clinical Breast Cancer
B CutuliC Martin

Abstract

Axillary nodal involvement (ANI) remains an essential prognostic factor for breast cancer patients, as it implies the necessity of systemic adjuvant treatment and locoregional irradiation. Axillary dissection (AD) contributes to improved local disease control and may increase survival. However, AD results in a 10%-25% incidence of long-term side effects, particularly lymphedema. Moreover, many small primary lesions with low risk of ANI are now discovered by screening, and it is not clear whether AD should be used routinely in all such patients. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is a selective procedure that allows selective staging of the axilla with few side effects. However, indications for SLNB are not precisely defined yet, so some patients may be understaged and the axillary relapse rate may increase. This study was conducted to help clinicians assess the risk of ANI and analyzed six clinical and histological parameters to optimally recognize patients who might benefit from SLNB, with a minimal risk of false-negative rate. We retrospectively analyzed the ANI risk among 893 women treated by conservative surgery and radiation for T0, T1, or T2 invasive tumours < 3 cm in size. All patients underwent AD with sampling of a mini...Continue Reading

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