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Guirguis MS, Arribas EM, Kapoor MM, Patel MM, Perez F, Nia ES, Ding Q, Moseley TW, Adrada BE. Multimodality Imaging of Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Nipple-Areolar Complex. Radiographics 2024; 44:e230113. [PMID: 38483829 DOI: 10.1148/rg.230113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
Abstract
The nipple-areolar complex (NAC), a unique anatomic structure of the breast, encompasses the terminal intramammary ducts and skin appendages. Several benign and malignant diseases can arise within the NAC. As several conditions have overlapping symptoms and imaging findings, understanding the distinctive nipple anatomy, as well as the clinical and imaging features of each NAC disease process, is essential. A multimodality imaging approach is optimal in the presence or absence of clinical symptoms. The authors review the ductal anatomy and anomalies, including congenital abnormalities and nipple retraction. They then discuss the causes of nipple discharge and highlight best practices for the imaging workup of pathologic nipple discharge, a common condition that can pose a diagnostic challenge and may be the presenting symptom of breast cancer. The imaging modalities used to evaluate and differentiate benign conditions (eg, dermatologic conditions, epidermal inclusion cyst, mammary ductal ectasia, periductal mastitis, and nonpuerperal abscess), benign tumors (eg, papilloma, nipple adenoma, and syringomatous tumor of the nipple), and malignant conditions (eg, breast cancer and Paget disease of the breast) are reviewed. Breast MRI is the current preferred imaging modality used to evaluate for NAC involvement by breast cancer and select suitable candidates for nipple-sparing mastectomy. Different biopsy techniques (US -guided biopsy and stereotactic biopsy) for sampling NAC masses and calcifications are described. This multimodality imaging approach ensures an accurate diagnosis, enabling optimal clinical management and patient outcomes. ©RSNA, 2024 Test Your Knowledge questions for this article are available in the supplemental material.
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Affiliation(s)
- Mary S Guirguis
- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (M.S.G., E.M.A., M.M.K., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., T.W.M., B.E.A.), Pathology-Anatomical (Q.D.), and Breast Surgical Oncology (T.W.M.), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350, Houston, TX 77030
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Adrada BE, Moseley TW, Kapoor MM, Scoggins ME, Patel MM, Perez F, Nia ES, Khazai L, Arribas E, Rauch GM, Guirguis MS. Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Histopathologic Features, Genomics, and Treatment. Radiographics 2023; 43:e230034. [PMID: 37792593 PMCID: PMC10560981 DOI: 10.1148/rg.230034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 05/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/06/2023]
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Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a heterogeneous and aggressive group of tumors that are defined by the absence of estrogen and progesterone receptors and lack of ERBB2 (formerly HER2 or HER2/neu) overexpression. TNBC accounts for 8%-13% of breast cancers. In addition, it accounts for a higher proportion of breast cancers in younger women compared with those in older women, and it disproportionately affects non-Hispanic Black women. TNBC has high metastatic potential, and the risk of recurrence is highest during the 5 years after it is diagnosed. TNBC exhibits benign morphologic imaging features more frequently than do other breast cancer subtypes. Mammography can be suboptimal for early detection of TNBC owing to factors that include the fast growth of this cancer, increased mammographic density in young women, and lack of the typical features of malignancy at imaging. US is superior to mammography for TNBC detection, but benign-appearing features can lead to misdiagnosis. Breast MRI is the most sensitive modality for TNBC detection. Most cases of TNBC are treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, followed by surgery and radiation. MRI is the modality of choice for evaluating the response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Survival rates for individuals with TNBC are lower than those for persons with hormone receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-positive cancers. The 5-year survival rates for patients with localized, regional, and distant disease at diagnosis are 91.3%, 65.8%, and 12.0%, respectively. The early success of immunotherapy has raised hope regarding the development of personalized strategies to treat TNBC. Imaging and tumor biomarkers are likely to play a crucial role in the prediction of TNBC treatment response and TNBC patient survival in the future. ©RSNA, 2023 Quiz questions for this article are available in the supplemental material.
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Affiliation(s)
- Beatriz E. Adrada
- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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- From the Departments of Breast Imaging (B.E.A., T.W.M., M.M.K.,
M.E.S., M.M.P., F.P., E.S.N., E.A., G.M.R., M.S.G.), Breast Surgical Oncology
(T.W.M.), Pathology-Anatomical (L.K.), and Abdominal Imaging (G.M.R.), The
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 1350,
Houston, TX 77030
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Kapoor MM, Yoon EC, Yang WT, Patel MM. Breast Angiosarcoma: Imaging Features With Histopathologic Correlation. J Breast Imaging 2023; 5:329-338. [PMID: 38416884 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbac098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2022] [Indexed: 03/01/2024]
Abstract
Breast angiosarcoma is a rare malignancy of endothelial origin that can be categorized as primary angiosarcoma (PAS) or secondary angiosarcoma (SAS) based on etiology. Primary angiosarcoma typically affects younger women with no known risk factors, whereas SAS of the breast typically develops in older women who have undergone breast cancer treatment. There are two types of SAS, one that develops in the setting of chronic lymphedema and one that develops as a radiation-associated neoplasm after breast-conserving therapy (BCT). Clinically, PAS often presents as a palpable mass that may be rapidly growing, whereas SAS presents with skin changes such as erythematous plaques or nodules or with areas of skin discoloration. Mammographically, the appearance of PAS can be nonspecific and may be obscured by the dense tissue that is characteristic of the young patient population it typically affects. Cases of mammographically occult PAS have been visible at US and MRI. Mammography and US have been found to be less sensitive than MRI for the diagnosis of secondary radiation-associated angiosarcoma. Angiosarcomas, both PAS and SAS, are graded, depending on degree of differentiation, as low, intermediate, or high grade. Endothelial markers such as ERG and CD31 immunohistochemical stains are used to support the diagnosis of angiosarcomas. In this article, we review the clinical presentation, imaging findings, associated histopathology, and treatment of primary and secondary breast angiosarcoma.
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- Megha M Kapoor
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Pathology, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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Nia ES, Patel MM, Chang EI, Legha RS, Kapoor MM. The Post-Operative Mammographic Appearance of Lymphovenous Bypass and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer. Radiol Case Rep 2022; 17:3760-3762. [PMID: 35965918 PMCID: PMC9363951 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2022.07.069] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
The postoperative mammographic imaging appearance related to lymphovenous bypass and vascularized lymph node transfer has not been described. It is important for breast imagers to become familiar with the expected appearance of surgical changes that can be seen in the follow up imaging of breast cancer survivors in order to create accurate reports and adjust imaging protocols to improve imaging quality and lessen patient discomfort as needed.
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- Emily S. Nia
- Department of Breast Imaging, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Breast Imaging, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Imaging, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Breast Imaging, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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Omofoye TS, Leong LCH, Kalambo M, Teo SY, Lim WEH, Chew DCY, Lee SYS, Lane D, Kapoor MM, Martaindale S, Teichgraeber D, Moseley T, Phalak K, Srinivasan A, Sun J, Whitman G, Leung JW, Tan BS, Yang WT. Responsive Web-based Breast Imaging Core Curriculum for International Radiology Residents with Self-Assessment: A Pilot Study. Acad Radiol 2022; 29:919-927. [PMID: 34389260 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2021.07.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2021] [Revised: 05/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Lack of uniformity in radiology resident education is partially attributable to variable access to subspecialty education. Web-based courses improve standardization, but with growing emphasis on competency based education, more evaluation of their effectiveness is needed. We created a responsive web-based breast imaging curriculum for radiology residents including self-assessment and a satisfaction survey. MATERIALS AND METHODS Two global academic institutions collaboratively developed a breast imaging curriculum to address radiology residents' educational needs. This virtual course comprised 11 video lectures, nine didactic (with attached pre-test and post-test assessments) and two case review sessions. In April 2020, this optional curriculum was made available to all 56 radiology residents in one residency program cluster in Singapore, to be accessed alongside the breast imaging rotation as a supplement. A voluntary anonymous satisfaction survey was provided upon completion. RESULTS A total of 39 of the 56 radiology residents (70%) completed the course. For the average score of nine lectures (maximum score 5), there was a significant increase in mean pre and post - test scores (mean = 2.2, SD = 0.7), p < 0.001. The proportion of residents with improvement between the pre-test score and the post-test score ranged from 74% to 100% (mean, 84%). Thirty three of the 39 participants (85%) completed the satisfaction survey, and all agreed or strongly agreed that the curriculum increased their knowledge of breast imaging. CONCLUSION This web based breast imaging curriculum supplement was viewed positively by participating residents and improved their self-assessed knowledge. Curriculum access could be expanded to improve global radiology education.
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Patel MM, Moseley TW, Nia ES, Perez F, Kapoor MM, Whitman GJ. Team Science: A Practical Approach to Starting Collaborative Projects. J Breast Imaging 2021; 3:721-726. [PMID: 34805982 DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbab034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
Abstract
A collaborative approach to treating patients is well taught in medical training. However, collaboration and team building in clinical and laboratory research may have been given less emphasis. More scientific discoveries are now being made with multidisciplinary teams, requiring a thoughtful approach in order to achieve research goals while mitigating potential conflicts. Specific steps for a successful team science project include building the team, assigning roles and responsibilities, allocating rules, and discussing authorship guidelines. Building a team involves bringing individuals together and developing a common research goal while establishing psychological safety for all members of the team. Clear assignment of roles and responsibilities avoids confusion and allows each member's contributions to be acknowledged. Allocating rules involves discussing how decisions in the team will be made, how data and knowledge sharing will occur, and how potential conflicts will be resolved. Discussing authorship at the start of the project ensures that the entire team knows what work must be completed for authorship to be obtained.
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- Miral M Patel
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA.,The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX, USA
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The transition from trainee to breast radiologist is challenging. The many new responsibilities that breast radiologists acquire while establishing themselves as clinicians may increase stress and anxiety. Taking inventory of existing knowledge and skills and addressing deficits toward the end of one's training can be beneficial. New breast radiologists should expect to be slower and gain proficiency in the first several years out of training. Having realistic expectations for oneself with respect to screening mammography interpretation and following up on the subsequent diagnostic imaging workup of screening callback examinations can increase competence and confidence. Familiarity with the available literature to guide management in the diagnostic setting can increase efficiency. Planning ahead for localizations and biopsies also allows for efficiency while alleviating anxiety. Ultimately, adapting to a new work environment using a collaborative approach with primary healthcare providers, pathologists, and surgeons while remembering to have mentors within and beyond the field of radiology allows for a more successful transition.
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- Miral M Patel
- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX
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- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Breast Imaging, Houston, TX
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Kapoor MM, Moseley TW. Fluid-filled breast: A unique clinical presentation of invasive micropapillary carcinoma. Radiol Case Rep 2021; 16:2731-2735. [PMID: 34336079 PMCID: PMC8313496 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2021.06.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Invasive micropapillary carcinoma is a rare variant of invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast. This variant has been described as clinically aggressive due to its high frequency of lymphovascular invasion, axillary nodal metastases, and a greater degree of loco-regional recurrence. Invasive micropapillary carcinoma can have a variety of imaging presentations, typically presenting as an irregular mass. This case report describes a unique presentation of invasive micropapillary carcinoma and illustrates the propensity of invasive micropapillary carcinoma to secrete fluid and have a lack of regional lymphadenopathy. The challenges of the accompanying diagnostic imaging-work up are discussed.
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- Megha M Kapoor
- Department of Breast Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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- Department of Breast Imaging, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.,Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA
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Teichgraeber DC, Perez F, Guirguis MS, Kapoor MM, Whitman GJ. Ultrasound Evaluation of the Axilla in the Breast Imaging Setting. Ultrasound Q 2021; 37:43-51. [PMID: 33464028 DOI: 10.1097/ruq.0000000000000546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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ABSTRACT Ultrasound evaluation of the axilla plays a critical role in the setting of newly diagnosed breast cancer as surgical management evolves toward more targeted axillary nodal resection. Regional nodal involvement by metastatic carcinoma is one of most important prognostic factors in breast cancer and guides local, regional, and systemic treatment. Ultrasound also evaluates response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy. This article will review ultrasound techniques and the anatomy and the morphology of axillary lymph nodes. Lymph node staging in breast cancer will also be discussed. Ultrasound-guided interventions and localizations and emerging technologies of elastography and contrast-enhanced ultrasound will be discussed. In addition, this article will discuss the role of ultrasound as it applies to management of the axilla since the American College of Surgeons Oncology Group Z011 and Z1071 trials. Finally, other causes of benign and malignant axillary lymphadenopathy, not related to breast cancer, are discussed.
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- Davis C Teichgraeber
- Department of Breast Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer, Houston, TX
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Raj SD, Sweetwood K, Kapoor MM, Raj KM, Nagi C, Sepulveda KA, Sedgwick EL. Spindle cell lesions of the breast: Multimodality imaging and clinical differentiation of pathologically similar neoplasms. Eur J Radiol 2017; 90:60-72. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2017.02.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2016] [Revised: 01/11/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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There are few studies that examine, prospectively, the epidemiological profile of glomerulopathy (GP) and its clinicopathological correlation. All patients referred to Al-Amiri renal center in Kuwait from January 1st, 1995 to December 31st, 2001 were screened for GP. Detailed clinical data were collected and serological markers were done. Renal biopsy was performed whenever indicated. During those 7 years, a total of 584 patients were diagnosed, on histological basis, to have GP, 315 of whom were Kuwaiti nationals. During the same period of the study, 26 patients presented with bilateral small kidneys, history of proteinuria > 2 g/day and lacked systemic manifestations of autoimmune disease. Furthermore, 164 patients with clinical manifestations of diabetic glomerulosclerosis were not subjected to kidney biopsy. Hence, the calculated annual incidence rate of GP in Kuwaiti nationals was 34.5 per 100,000 population (PTP). The calculated rate of diabetic glomerulosclerosis was 13.4 PTP and that of nondiabetic 21.1 PTP. The calculated incidence rates of GP increased with age and were twice as high in males compared to females. Vasculitis was more common in elderly males while SLE nephritis was a disease of adults, 88.7% of whom were females. In the subgroup of primary GP, focal segmental glomerulosclerosis was the most common histological lesion accounting for 18.0% of the total biopsies in Kuwaiti patients, yet only 36.8% of those who fulfilled the criteria of primary type. Minimal change disease was the second primary GP (13.0%), followed by immunoglobulin A deposition disease (7.9%) and membranous glomerulonephritis (5%). Autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and vasculitis were common. Interestingly, only 44 of 72 (61.1%) of patients with SLE and 11 of the 62 (17.7%) of patients with vasculitis presented with rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. On the other hand, 10 of 58 (17.2%) patients with nephroangiosclerosis presented with renal failure and protein excretion > 2 g/day simulating primary GP. Furthermore, only 21 of 40 (52.5%) patients with IgA nephropathy presented with "benign disease". Prospective studies are essential to ascertain the actual incidence and etiology of GP. The loose clinicopathological correlation in GP dictates an aggressive diagnostic approach in its study and management.
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MESH Headings
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Biopsy
- Disease Progression
- Female
- Glomerulonephritis, IGA/complications
- Glomerulonephritis, IGA/epidemiology
- Glomerulonephritis, IGA/pathology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous/epidemiology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous/etiology
- Glomerulonephritis, Membranous/pathology
- Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental/complications
- Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental/epidemiology
- Glomerulosclerosis, Focal Segmental/pathology
- Humans
- Incidence
- Kidney/pathology
- Kuwait/epidemiology
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/complications
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/epidemiology
- Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/pathology
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Prospective Studies
- Renal Insufficiency/epidemiology
- Renal Insufficiency/etiology
- Renal Insufficiency/pathology
- Sex Factors
- Statistics as Topic
- Vasculitis/complications
- Vasculitis/epidemiology
- Vasculitis/pathology
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Affiliation(s)
- W El-Reshaid
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat, Kuwait.
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Data on end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients and their renal replacement therapy (RRT) were collected retrospectively from the three dialysis centers, the pediatric urology unit, and the organ transplant center of Kuwait. The study period was from 1 January 1986 to 31 December 1996. A total of 61 children, 50 of whom were Kuwaiti nationals, required RRT for ESRD during those 11 years. This gave an average annual incidence rate of 18 per million Kuwaiti children. Glomerulonephritis was the most-frequent underlying disease and accounted for 44% of total cases, while pyelonephritis (including urinary tract anomalies and dysplastic kidneys) was responsible for 30%. Multisystem disease was responsible for ESRD in 7 patients (14%), 2 of whom had lupus nephritis, 2 vasculitis, 2 Henoch-Schönlein purpura, and 1 hemolytic uremic syndrome. Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis and home intermittent peritoneal dialysis, using cycler machines, were not favored dialysis techniques by most parents, especially for those <6 years old. The actuarial survival on dialysis was 75%+/-7% at 12 months. Of the 8 patients who died, 7 were <6 years old. Thirty-eight patients received 46 kidney transplants, 13 of which were performed on a pre-emptive basis. The actuarial patient survivals at 12 months for those receiving first live and cadaveric kidney transplants were 90%+/-5% and 85%+/-2%, respectively, while those for grafts were 76%+/-8% and 66%+/-2%, respectively. This is the first nationwide long-term study of the incidence and etiology of pediatric ESRD in our area and the RRT in a country with adequate treatment facilities.
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Affiliation(s)
- K El-Reshaid
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat
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Khan ZU, Prakash B, Kapoor MM, Madda JP, Chandy R. Basidiobolomycosis of the rectum masquerading as Crohn's disease: case report and review. Clin Infect Dis 1998; 26:521-3. [PMID: 9502495 DOI: 10.1086/517107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Z U Khan
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Safat
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el-Reshaid K, Kapoor MM, el-Reshaid W, Madda JP, Varro J. The spectrum of renal disease associated with microscopic polyangiitis and classic polyarteritis nodosa in Kuwait. Nephrol Dial Transplant 1997; 12:1874-82. [PMID: 9306338 DOI: 10.1093/ndt/12.9.1874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was conducted to examine prospectively the epidemiological profile of renal disease associated with microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) and classic polyarteritis nodosa (classic PAN) in Kuwait and its clinicopathological correlation. METHODS Between 1 January 1993 and 31 December 1996, all patients referred to Al-Amiri renal centre were subjected to renal biopsy and/or arteriography if they manifested systemic manifestations of vasculitis or had rapid or unexplained renal failure with or without proteinuria. Patients who fulfilled the criteria of MPA and classic PAN, according to the Chapel Hill Consensus Conference (CHCC), were included in the study. RESULTS Over those 4 years, 47 patients were diagnosed as having such vasculitides, 22 of whom were Kuwaiti nationals. This gave an average annual incidence of 45 cases/million adult Kuwaiti nationals (95% CI, 27-64). Histological examination revealed necrotizing glomerulonephritis (GN) in 11 patients and crescentic GN in 13, while isolated small- and/or medium-sized-arteritis were evident in six more patients. In 10 of the remaining patients; bands of fibrosis alternating with healthy renal tissue were seen and on arteriography non-atherosclerotic stenoses, infarctions, and/or microaneurysms were evident. The remaining seven patients were diagnosed by arteriography alone, five of whom had bilateral small kidneys. Constitutional manifestations of vasculitis were present in 32 patients (68%) and multisystem involvement in 19 (40%). ANCA levels were high in 24 (55%) of the 44 patients tested and seropositivity, as an antimyeloperoxidase, was a constant finding. Only six patients presented with rapidly progressive renal failure, while 31 presented with chronic renal disease, 18 of whom had protein excretion in excess of 2 g/day. CONCLUSIONS These findings emphasize the limited role of clinical assessment in establishing a definite diagnosis of renal vasculitis and put in question its value in retrospective analysis of causes of ESRD in different populations.
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- K el-Reshaid
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Kuwait University, Kuwait
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Affiliation(s)
- A Nanda
- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Rothmund-Thomson syndrome, a rare autosomal recessive disorder, is characterized by photosensitivity; specific skin changes including poikiloderma, atrophy, and telangiectases; juvenile cataracts; short stature; and bone defects. We describe two siblings with this syndrome.
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- A Nanda
- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Vascularity of the thyroid gland was measured in twenty thyrotoxic patients (including Graves and multinodular goitres) and eight normal subjects by a new objective parameter--'Thyroid Vascularity Index' (TVI). The TVI was calculated by comparing the areas under the normalized thyroid and carotid artery curves up to the time of peak of the arterial curve caused by the first passage of a radioactive bolus. Compared to normal thyroid, all the toxic goitres had increased TVI (p less than 0.001); it being maximum in Graves disease (p less than 0.05). TVI in Graves disease was not affected by carbimazole therapy but decreased dramatically in eight out of ten patients (p less than 0.01) two weeks after Lugol's iodine was added. There was a sustained fall in TVI in all the ten patients (p less than 0.001) with chronic iodine therapy up to six weeks without any hormonal escape. TVI in multinodular goitres showed no significance change with carbimazole or iodine therapy.
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- M Rangaswamy
- Department of Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
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An infant with features of fetal hydantoin syndrome, born to an epileptic mother, was followed from birth to 20 months of age. Physical findings included gum hypertrophy, digitalization of the thumbs, hypoplasia of the distal phalanges and nails, epicanthal folds, pseudohypertelorism, epidermoid cyst, and geographic tongue. Available literature about the disorder is reviewed.
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- A Nanda
- Department of Dermatology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Padhy AK, Basu AK, Gopinath PG, Arunabh, Sarcar C, Lata M, Kapoor MM. Carcinoma thyroid in congenital goitre. Indian J Pediatr 1989; 56:422-5. [PMID: 2807480 DOI: 10.1007/bf02722318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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Five patients who developed acute renal failure due to acute tubular necrosis following multiple hornet (Vespa orientalis) stings are described. All of them had intravascular hemolysis. Evidence for rhabdomyolysis was present in 2 patients. Two patients had elevated transaminase and alkaline phosphatase levels and in 1 of these, liver biopsy showed centrilobular necrosis. Two patients had thrombocytopenia in the absence of disseminated intravascular coagulation. Two patients died of infections while the remaining 3 recovered completely. Acute renal failure following multiple hornet stings appears to result mainly from intravascular hemolysis or rhabdomyolysis although a direct nephrotoxic effect of venom cannot be excluded.
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- V Sakhuja
- Department of Nephrology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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Chugh KS, Malhotra HS, Sakhuja V, Bhusnurmath S, Singhal PC, Unni VN, Singh N, Pirzada R, Kapoor MM. Progression to end stage renal disease in post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (PSGN)---Chandigarh Study. Int J Artif Organs 1987; 10:189-94. [PMID: 3610371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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193 patients (142 adults and 51 children) with acute PSGN were followed long term. Sixty percent had elevated serum creatinine and 14% had nephrotic range proteinuria at the onset. By two years 28 patients (14%) had died from uremia, and 19 were lost to follow up. Amongst the remainder, 8 patients (4%) had developed mild to moderate renal insufficiency, 12% were hypertensive, and 22% had urinary abnormalities. Of the 146 patients alive at 2 years, 107 were followed up to 10 years (mean 4.8 years). In addition to the 8 patients with renal insufficiency at 2 years, another 7 developed renal failure subsequently. Four out of these 15 patients progressed to uremia within 4 to 10 years after the onset of disease. Hypertension and persistent urinary abnormalities were present in 15% and 24% respectively. Progression to uremia occurred in 6% of children and 20% of adults. Nephrotic range proteinuria, renal insufficiency at the onset, and crescents in more than one third of glomeruli indicated a poor prognosis.
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Sharma U, Rath GK, Pant GS, Prakash AT, Kapoor MM. Biological behaviour of locally advanced breast cancer: review of 230 consecutive cases. Indian J Cancer 1981; 18:54-8. [PMID: 7262907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Sridhar CB, Ram BK, Sunder AS, Bhargava SB, Prakash A, Kapoor MM, Ahuja MM. Primary hyperparathyroidism--a clinical, biochemical and radiological profile with emphasis on geographical variations. Australas Radiol 1973; 17:199-204. [PMID: 4756775 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1973.tb01435.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Sarin RA, Ahuja MM, Kumar V, Kapoor MM, Mathur M. Ovaries in Cushing's syndrome. J Assoc Physicians India 1972; 20:139-43. [PMID: 5023630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Bhatia HK, Ahuja MM, Kumar V, Kapoor MM, Nayak NC. Clinical and histological evaluation of solitary thyroid nodules. J Assoc Physicians India 1972; 20:1-5. [PMID: 5025980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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