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01.03.2014 | Gynecologic Oncology
Supplemental screening ultrasound increases cancer detection yield in BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers
verfasst von:
Kristin Bosse, Monika Graeser, Axel Goßmann, Matthias Hackenbroch, Rita K. Schmutzler, Kerstin Rhiem
Erschienen in:
Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Ausgabe 3/2014
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Abstract
Introduction
This study aimed at evaluating the efficacy of ultrasound for the early detection of breast cancers in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers.
Methods
Between 01/1997 and 10/2008 221 BRCA1/2 mutation carriers participated in a breast cancer screening program which included semi-annual ultrasound in combination with annual mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Women underwent on average (median) five semi-annual screening rounds with a range of one to 22 appointments, totaling 1,855 rounds of screening. All three imaging modalities were coded according to the American College of Radiology (BI-RADS classification).
Results
In total, we detected 27 BRCA-associated breast cancers in 25 patients. The sensitivity was 77 % for ultrasound, 27 % for mammography, and 100 % for MRI. Three tumors were detected directly as a result of only the semi-annual ultrasound screen.
Conclusions
Due to the specific tumor morphology and the considerably elevated tumor doubling time, mutation carriers benefit from the addition of semi-annual ultrasound screening as a sensitive and cost-effective method.