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Upgrade Rates of B3 Breast Lesions After Surgical Excision: A Retrospective Observational Study from a Public Breast Unit in Greece with a Narrative Review of the Literature

Year: 2026

Type: review

Abstract: 1.1. Background Advances in breast imaging have increased the detection of B3 lesions with uncertain malignant potential. Their management remains controversial because of variable upgrade rates to ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) or invasive carcinoma. This study evaluated the upgrade rates and management of B3 lesions in a public breast unit. 1.2. Materials and Methods A retrospective single-centre study was conducted including women diagnosed with B3 lesions on core needle biopsy between September 2019 and September 2024. All patients underwent surgical excision. Clinicopathological characteristics and final histopathological findings were analysed to determine upgrade rates and their association with lesion subtypes.

Source: Clinics of Surgery

DOI: 10.47829/cos.2026.11104

Authors: Despoina Krokou, Michail Angelos Papaoikonomou, Despoina Tsalkatidou, Angeliki Chlorou, Angeliki Chorti, Grigorios Panselinas, Europi Michailidou

Institutions: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA University Hospital, Agios Pavlos General Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Breast Lesions and Carcinomas

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7204161738

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