Diagnostic terminology used to describe atypia on breast core needle biopsy: correlation with excision and upgrade rates

摘要

BackgroundSubjective qualitative descriptors are sometimes used to describe atypical breast lesions diagnosed on core needle biopsy (CNB) which are limited in extent. In clinical practice, this terminology is used to imply a lower expected risk of upgrade on surgical excision (EXC). It is uncertain how subjective terminology impacts clinical management.