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Mammary fat necrosis following radiotherapy in the conservative management of localized breast cancer: Does it matter?
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Radiotherapy & Oncology . Oct2010, Vol. 97 Issue 1, p92-94. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Abstract: Purpose: Fat necrosis is a well-described and relatively common complication arising from post-lumpectomy irradiation of the breast, most commonly breast brachytherapy. We wish to assess the clinical significance of fat necrosis resulting from post-lumpectomy breast irradiation. Methods: We reviewed the literature to determine the overall incidence and significance of fat necrosis to determine whether or not fat necrosis poses a significant clinical problem. Results: Fat necrosis occurs in up to one-quarter of patients following post-lumpectomy breast irradiation. Only rarely is invasive intervention required however, it does significantly degrade the quality of all modalities of breast imaging. Conclusions: Fat necrosis is a common complication of radiotherapy which rarely requires therapeutic intervention. However, post-therapeutic clinical imaging such as mammography, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are affected which may result in additional diagnostic procedures up to and including biopsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01678140
- Volume :
- 97
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Radiotherapy & Oncology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 54364035
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radonc.2010.02.021