[Morphometric analysis of mammographic images in clinical oncology]

Clin Ter. 1995 Nov;146(11):683-90.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The three standard projections relative to mammographies of 40 patients with breast cancer pre-operatively classified as T1-T2 were analyzed by computerized morphometric elaborations. This method si able to better define view of images, permetting pre-operative connection of staging, with an increment of 30% if confronted with histologic TNM (pTNM). The utilization of method is discussed to evaluate the best way for the local definition of tumor extension, permitting to use a correctly conservative surgery (quadrantectomy, tumorectomy) in a greater number of patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Biopsy
  • Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mammography*
  • Mastectomy / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Postmenopause
  • Premenopause
  • Preoperative Care
  • Retrospective Studies