The pressing need for better histologic-mammographic correlation of the many variations in normal breast anatomy.
Mammography screening calls for a reevaluation of the working relationship between physicians dealing with the diagnosis and treatment of breast diseases. In this new era, histologic-mammographic correlation needs to be extended to correctly describe the deceptive mammographic findings that correspond to variations in normal breast tissue. Progress in histologic-mammographic correlation can only be made by overcoming the limitations inherent to the traditional histologic technique by examining a histologic specimen of greater length, width, and depth. There are several distinct advantages to using the large-section histology technique in the diagnosis of breast diseases. The subgross (three-dimensional) histology technique serves to bridge the gap that separates the pathologist and radiologist, bringing them to a common ground for a better understanding of breast morphology. These improvements in communication between the members of the diagnostic team will serve to optimize the sensitivity and specificity of breast cancer diagnosis.
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D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography