Table 4.
Comparison of Clinical and Radiologic Features of Mass Lesionsa in Cases With and Without Upgrade to Malignancy
| Variablesb | Upgrade (n = 3) | No Upgrade (n = 41) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age range (median) | 47–62 (56) | 31–74 (50) | .428 |
| Previous History of Breast Cancer | .125 | ||
| Yes | 2 | 8 | |
| No | 1 | 33 | |
| Palpable Mass | .204 | ||
| Yes | 2 | 11 | |
| No | 1 | 30 | |
| Size in cm (median) (n = 43) | 0.7–1.6 (1.5) | 0.4–3.2 (1) | .774 |
| Multiplicity of Lesion | 1.000 | ||
| < 3 | 3 | 34 | |
| Multiple (≥3) | 0 | 7 | |
| Location | 1.000 | ||
| Peripheral | 2 | 26 | |
| Central/retroareolar | 1 | 15 | |
| Mammographic correlate | .550 | ||
| Yes | 1 | 26 | |
| No | 2 | 15 | |
| BI-RADS | 1.000 | ||
| 3 | 0 | 7 | |
| 4 | 3 | 34 | |
| Number of Cores Sampled (median) | 4–5 (4) | 2–13 (4) | .940 |
| Number of Cores Involved by Papilloma (median) (n = 37) | 1–4 (1) (n = 3) | 1–9 (3) (n = 34) | .264 |
| Apocrine Metaplasia in Papilloma on Core Biopsy Specimen (n = 37) | 1.000 | ||
| Yes | 1 | 11 | |
| No | 2 | 23 |
Abbreviation: BI-RAD = Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System.
a
This group includes all mass lesions and calcifications with an associated mass or asymmetry biopsied under ultrasound-guidance.
b
For all variables, n = 44 unless indicated otherwise.