invasives duktales Karzinom

Invasive ductal carcinoma not otherwise specified, also known as invasive carcinoma of no special type, is the most common type of breast cancer. It is an infiltrating, malignant and abnormal proliferation of neoplastic cells in the breast tissues.

Terminology

The latest (4) edition of the World Health Organization classification of tumors of the breast changed the preferred terminology from invasive ductal carcinoma, not otherwise specified (NOS) to invasive (breast) carcinoma of no special type (NST) . The rationale is that the use of 'ductal' relies on unproven histogenetic assumptions for this heterogeneous group of cancers. Invasive ductal carcinoma or ductal NOS remains acceptable and commonly used terms.

Epidemiology 

Peak age of presentation is about 50 to 60 years.

Clinical presentation 

Large palpable, immobile mass.

Radiographic features

Mammogram
Ultrasound
  • ill-defined lesion
  • hypoechoic mass
  • hyperechoic angular margins
  • posterior acoustic shadowing
  • ductal extension may be seen which is extension of the lesion into surrounding parenchyma
  • branched or spiculated pattern
  • microcalcifications
MRI
  • T1
    • isointense to parenchyma
    • hypointense to fat
  • T1 C+ (Gd)
    • ring enhancement with centripetal progression
    • dilated veins draining the tumor
  • T2
    • iso to hypointense to parenchyma
    • hyperintense edematous zone
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