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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2011-7-14
pubmed:abstractText
Papillary carcinoma (PC) of the breast, which accounts for 0.5% to 1% of breast cancer, is a distinct histologic subtype that is characterized by malignant epithelial proliferation supported by fibrovascular stalks. However, the classification of PC (whether they are in situ or invasive), its behavior, and management remain a matter of debate. METHODS: In this study, we reviewed 302 PCs including 247 pure PCs without coexisting conventional non-PCs collected from 3 institutions. This included 208 (84%) intracystic PCs (IPC), 30 (12%) solid PCs (SPC), and 9 (4%) papillary ductal carcinoma in situ (DCISs). In addition, previous studies of PC were reviewed. This included 339 pure PCs of a total of 521 PC patients. Clinical and outcome analyses were carried out to assess nature and behavior of these lesions and to determine their optimal outcome-based management. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: SPC is more frequently associated with coexisting conventional invasive carcinoma than IPC (P<0.05). Although the majority of papillary DCIS and some cases of IPC and SPC (both called encapsulated PC) that are surrounded by an intact layer of myoepithelial cells are considered to be true in situ lesions, PC lacking a peripheral layer of myoepithelial cells can be regarded as a special type of invasive carcinoma associated with low incidence of stromal/skeletal muscle invasion, low frequency of lymph node metastasis (3%), and infrequent development of local or distant recurrence. These lesions are therefore characterized by indolent behavior and extremely favorable prognosis. Encapsulated PC can be treated with adequate local therapy. Routine use of adjuvant therapy, particularly chemotherapy, is clearly not appropriate in view of the very low risk of subsequent events. However, hormonal therapy may be indicated in certain cases such as recurrent PC.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Aug
pubmed:issn
1532-0979
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Electronic
pubmed:volume
35
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1093-103
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Aged, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Aged, 80 and over, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Biopsy, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Breast Neoplasms, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Carcinoma, Intraductal, Noninfiltrating, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Carcinoma, Papillary, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Disease-Free Survival, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Epithelial Cells, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Female, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Immunohistochemistry, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Lymphatic Metastasis, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Neoplasm Invasiveness, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Neoplasm Recurrence, Local, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Neoplasm Staging, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Prognosis, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Retrospective Studies, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Terminology as Topic, pubmed-meshheading:21753694-Time Factors
pubmed:year
2011
pubmed:articleTitle
Encapsulated papillary carcinoma of the breast: an invasive tumor with excellent prognosis.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Histopathology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, City Hospital Campus, Nottingham, UK. emadrakha@yahoo.com
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article