pregnancy associated breast cancer

Pregnancy associated breast cancer (PABC) is usually defined as a breast cancer diagnosed during pregnancy or one year following delivery. PABC occurs in one out of every 1500-10,000 pregnancies and represents up to 3% of all breast malignancies. The incidence may be increasing due to many women delaying pregnancy over recent years.

Ultrasound is a usual initial imaging modality in evaluating the breast in a pregnant or lactating patient.

Despite dense breast associated with pregnancy, pregnancy associated breast cancers are often detectable on mammography . Pregnancy associated breast cancer is however often advanced at diagnosis and associated with poor prognosis.

Siehe auch:

• Mammakarzinom

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