Initial Institutional Experience With Cryoablation Therapy for Breast Fibroadenomas: Technique, Molecular Science, and Post‐Therapy Imaging Follow‐up

Cryoablation is a safe and effective nonsurgical treatment for breast fibroadenomas (FAs). The treatment response is inversely related to the tumor size, with lesions less than 2 cm showing an optimal response. Ultrasound (US) imaging follow‐up of the ablated tumor is recommended at 6‐month interval...

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Published in:Journal of ultrasound in medicine 2019-10, Vol.38 (10), p.2769-2776
Main Authors: Sheth, Monica, Lodhi, Umairullah, Chen, Brandon, Park, Young, McElligott, Suzanne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
ablation
breast
Breast - diagnostic imaging
Breast - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
cryoablation
Cryosurgery - methods
Female
fibroadenoma
Fibroadenoma - diagnostic imaging
Fibroadenoma - surgery
Humans
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Mammary - methods
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Summary:Cryoablation is a safe and effective nonsurgical treatment for breast fibroadenomas (FAs). The treatment response is inversely related to the tumor size, with lesions less than 2 cm showing an optimal response. Ultrasound (US) imaging follow‐up of the ablated tumor is recommended at 6‐month intervals for 2 years at our institution. Although a decrease in the size of the FA clinically and on US imaging is the expected treatment response, variations can be seen. Knowledge of typical US changes over time is imperative to prevent unnecessary rebiopsy or excision in patients who have undergone cryoablation. We will review the initial patient selection criteria, cryoablation technique, and US findings at regular follow‐up intervals after cryoablation of FAs through a series of cases treated at our institution.
ISSN:0278-4297
1550-9613
DOI:10.1002/jum.14980