A small breast cancer detected by PET

A small breast cancer was detected by positron emission tomography (PET) in an asymptomatic individual. Physical examination, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging all failed to identify the tumor. Treatment was partial resection of the breast. Based on the resected specimen, the tumor was 6 mm...

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Published in:Japanese journal of clinical oncology 1999-08, Vol.29 (8), p.387-389
Main Authors: Yasuda, S, Kubota, M, Tajima, T, Umemura, S, Fujii, H, Takahashi, W, Ide, M, Shohtsu, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast - diagnostic imaging
Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast - pathology
Female
Fluorodeoxyglucose F18
Humans
Middle Aged
Radiopharmaceuticals
Sensitivity and Specificity
Tomography, Emission-Computed
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Summary:A small breast cancer was detected by positron emission tomography (PET) in an asymptomatic individual. Physical examination, mammography and magnetic resonance imaging all failed to identify the tumor. Treatment was partial resection of the breast. Based on the resected specimen, the tumor was 6 mm in diameter. Although previous studies have shown PET to be highly sensitive for the detection of primary breast cancer, detectability of tumors smaller than 1 cm is uncertain. Our case suggests the potential utility of PET for the early detection of primary breast cancer.
ISSN:0368-2811
1465-3621
DOI:10.1093/jjco/29.8.387