Submammary approach for the excision of mammographically localised lesions of the breast.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the results of a submammary incision for the removal of impalpable, mammographically diagnosed lesions.


METHODS
Open study.


METHODS
District hospital.


METHODS
8 patients with deep, impalpable, mammographically suspicious lesions.


METHODS
Excision biopsy by the submammary approach.


METHODS
Complete excision judged radiologically and histologically, and cosmetic result.


RESULTS
All lesions were completely excised both radiologically and histologically. Three patients had ductal carcinoma in situ and five had benign microcalcification. Cosmetic results were excellent in all cases.


CONCLUSIONS
The incision gives excellent results after excision biopsy of deep or peripheral lesions of the breast, but is contraindicated if invasive carcinoma is suspected.
Winslet
M C
MC
Department of Surgery, Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Obeid
M L
ML
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002278:Carcinoma in Situ / Q000601:surgery; D018270:Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography; D008722:Methods; D008875:Middle Aged