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Applied Aspects ofBreast Imaging
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KrithikaRangarajan, SanjayThulkar,
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2.1 Basics ofBreast Cancer
Imaging: Work-Up ofPatient
withSuspected Breast
Cancer
The workhorse of imaging for breast pathologies
is mammography. Mammography is the only
modality that has been shown to reduce the mortality from breast cancer owing to early detection
[1]. Typically, patients being considered for breast
conservation surgery would already have a mammogram, which may have been performed for
screening or for evaluation of breast related complaints. Since mammography represents a
3-dimensional structure (the breast) in a
2- dimensional format, signicant tissue overlap
may occur. In order to minimise the tissue overlap,
compression of breast tissue is usually performed.
Mammography is usually performed in 2 views:
mediolateral oblique (MLO) and craniocaudal
views (CC) where the breast is compressed from
side to side (for MLO) or from top to bottom (for
CC) (Fig.2.1). Overlap of normal broglandular
tissue poses a signicant problem in interpretation
of mammograms, often overlapping normal broglandular tissue may falsely give an impression of
K. Rangarajan · S. Thulkar (*)
Department of Radiology, BRA-IRCH, AIIMS,
New Delhi, India
S. V. S. Deo
Department of Surgical Oncology, BRA-IRCH,
AIIMS, New Delhi, India
a space occupying lesion within the breast. Digital
breast tomosynthesis (DBT) involves a quasi 3D
representation of the breast, where we can scroll
mammography images from the lateral to medial
side (on MLO view) and cranio-caudally (on CC
view). Since it helps to reduce tissue overlap, it has
been shown to be of particular value at characterisation of masses in dense breasts [2], as well as
detecting additional lesions [3].
Mammographic breast density is an important
factor which determines the sensitivity of mammography. Breast density is determined by the
amount and distribution of broglandular tissue
in comparison to fat in the breast. While fat is
radiolucent (and therefore black, in simple
words), broglandular tissue is radio-opaque.
Thus the higher the amount of broglandular tissue in relation to fat, the more mammographically “dense” the breast is. Dense broglandular
tissue tends to obscure the presence of cancers
(which are also radio-opaque on mammograms).
In addition, it has also been shown that mammographic density is also an independent risk factor
for the development of cancer in the breast [4].
Due to the importance of breast density, every
radiology report contains a density grading of the
breast, as mandated by the American College of
Radiology (ACR). This density grading ranges
from ACR A (almost completely fatty) to ACR D
(containing 75–100% broglandular tissue). This
attains particular signicance in the context of
oncoplastic surgery, as detailed below.
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Fig. 2.1 (a) MLO image of left breast of a patient with a
breast lump, (b) a tomosynthesis section of the same
breast shows not 1, but 2 spiculated masses (arrows), s/o
Ultrasonography (USG) of the breast is often
complementary to mammography and is particularly of value in dense breasts. While masses get
obscured due to dense broglandular tissue on
mammography, the margins and shape of the
mass can be well characterised on ultrasonography. USG however is highly operator dependent,
and if used as the sole modality has been shown
to have poor sensitivity and specicity for cancer
detection [5]. However it offers several advantages such as ability to image real time (which
makes it invaluable for guiding breast biopsies)
and lack of radiation exposure. Since there is no
ionising radiation involved in USG, it is an
invaluable tool for young patients. Young patients
(typically under the age of 35) in whom the breast
tissue is more radiosensitive as well as tends to be
more mammographically dense, USG may be the
primary modality for evaluation.
Once a lesion has been detected on mammogram or USG, certain features help the radiologist characterise the lesion. These typically
involve factors such as density, shape, margins
multifocal cancers, (c) CC image of mammogram of
another patient shows high density lesions scattered
throughout the breast, multicentric cancer
of a mass, and number, size and distribution for
microcalcication. Based on their assessment,
a standard radiology report would give a
BIRADS classication along with a management recommendation, as dened by the
American College of Radiology. The ACRBIRADS lexicon is presented in Table 2.1 for
easy reference [6].
Once a BIRADS category has been assigned,
in general BIRADS 4 and above lesions require a
biopsy. If the lesion detected on mammogram is
visible on USG, USG guided biopsy is preferred
as the biopsy gun and lesion can be seen real
time, therefore tends to be a faster and more comfortable process. Lesions not seen on USG may
be targeted with mammography, this is called a
stereotactic biopsy. In general biopsy is performed with a 14 G biopsy gun. It is generally
ensured that atleast 3–4 cores are taken from
within the lesion, in order to ensure adequate
sampling. In case of a signicant discord between
the radiological opinion and pathology report, a
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Table 2.1 BIRADS categories to assess possibility of
malignancy
Category Assessment
0 Assessment is incomplete
1 Normal
2 Benign nding(s), no follow-up required
3 Probably benign nding, 6 monthly
follow-up advised for 2years
4 Suspicious abnormality—biopsy
Should be considered
Optional subdivisions:
4A: Finding needing intervention with a
low suspicion for malignancy
4B: Lesions with an intermediate
suspicion of malignancy
4C: Findings of moderate concern, but
not classic for malignancy
5 Highly suggestive of malignancy
6 Known biopsy-proven malignancy
2.2 Applied Aspects ofBreast
Imaging Issues Pertaining
toBCS
In this section, we discuss important imaging factors required to achieve optimal oncological outcome. BCS entails complete excision of the
tumour with an adequate tumour free margin.
Thus the aim of imaging the patient should be to
dene exactly the site and size of a malignancy,
excluding multifocality and multicentricity, as
well as excluding possible presence of axillary,
internal mammary nodes and distant metastasis.
In addition, for non-palpable lesions, imaging
may help localising these lesions for removal.
(a) Multicentricity and multifocality
Breast cancer is called “multifocal” when
more than 1 distinct focus of cancer exists
within the same quadrant, and “multicentric”
when multiple cancers exist in different
quadrants of the breast [7]. Pre-operative
imaging should recognise multifocality and
multicentricity in order to adequately assess
feasibility of BCS and need for oncoplasty.
In this context, we discuss the role of preoperative MRI prior to BCS.MRI has a controversial role to play in breast imaging.
While it is clearly demonstrated that MRI
does help in pick-up of additional lesions, it
is not clear if this additional pick up affords
any survival benet to the patient [8, 9]. This
is largely because it is believed that many of
these smaller lesions could potentially have
been taken care of by chemoradiotherapy,
thus MRI may contribute to converting BCS
to MRM unnecessarily in many patients [10].
In addition, given the extremely high sensitivity of MRI, and relatively low specicity,
many of the detected lesions may not even
harbour malignancy. There is little or no evidence in large randomised control trials
(RCT) to suggest that MRI reduces the resurgery rates of such patients.
MRI however has particular value in demonstrating pectoral muscle involvement.
Abnormal enhancement in the pectoralis
major muscle is shown to have 100% sensitivity as well as specicity in determining
pectoral muscle involvement. It is also particularly helpful in demonstrating residual
tumour in patients who have undergone neoadjuvant chemotherapy [11]. In fact, a recent
study has shown that patients who have complete remission on MRI may not eventually
require completion surgery (ref).
Thus MRI is not suggested routinely for
all patients undergoing BCS, but may be useful in those who undergo NACT, and those
with suspected chest wall involvement. This
is particularly important in a country like
India, where MRI is not readily accessible
and is expensive. It is suggested that MRI be
performed only in centres who have capability of MRI guided biopsy, as often lesions
detected by MRI may not be found on targeted USG [12].
(b) Localisation of non-palpable lesions
Radiological localisation may be invaluable in very small, nonpalpable lesions [13].
Some methods of such localisation are
briey discussed below.
Breast clips are generally inserted prior to
neoadjuvant chemotherapy, where it is
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Fig. 2.2 (a) MLO view of mammogram shows a clip
placed into a lesion in the upper quadrant of the breast. (b)
MLO view of the same patient after 3 cycles of chemotherapy shows the breast clip, though the mass is barely
perceptible on mammography. (c) CC view of a patient
can also be inserted in lesions which are so
small, that they may disappear post-biopsy.
This is particularly of vacuum assisted biopsies, a clip is generally deployed in the same
with a non-palpable breast mass. A wire has been placed
into the mass on the morning of surgery. (d) Specimen
mammogram of the same patient as (c) after removal of
the mass with the guidance of the wire
2.3 Oncoplasty, Reconstruction:
Pre-operative, Postoperative, andFollow-Up
Issues
sitting after the biopsy procedure. Breast clip
insertion may be guided by mammography
or ultrasonography.
Wire localisation of breast lesions is per-
In this section we discuss pre-, intra-, and postoperative issues pertaining to the cosmesis aspect
of the surgery.
formed for localising non-palpable lesions
prior to surgery. The wire traverses from the
skin and may pass through or adjacent to a
lesion that a radiologist wants to ag. It may
be inserted antero-posteriorly or parallel to
the chest wall and may also be guided by
ultrasonography or mammography. However,
a wire stands a chance of displacement and
therefore is generally performed only on the
morning of the surgery (Fig.2.2).
Intra-operative ultrasound guidance can
also help inlocalising the lesion and ensuring that excessive amount of breast tissue
is not unnecessarily removed, over and
above that required to achieve negative
margins.
(a) Pre-op Issues
1. Assessment of volume of breast tissue
and tumour
Assessment of breast volume is important
in planning oncoplastic reconstruction.
However no universally accepted technique
exists for volumetry. Usually volumetric
assessment is performed clinically. However
studies estimate volume with the aid of mammography[14], CT scan [15], and MRI [16].
Measurement of tumour volume may also be
performed by 3D ultrasound as well as MRI
[17], both modalities have been found to be
comparable to water displacement method.
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etry is not performed prior to surgery, the
assessment continues to be clinical.
2. Breast Density Assessment
Mammographic breast density is an
important factor for anthropometry [18].
Fatty breasts (ACR A and B) are more prone
to ap necrosis than breasts with more broglandular tissue.
3. Imaging for ap
Flaps used for whole breast reconstruc-
tion may be pedicled TRAM aps (which
use superior epigastric artery), or may be
free aps, which involve microvascular surgery to anastomose the donor tissue to recipient vasculature. These aps are names after
the supplying vessel and include the DIEP
(deep inferior epigastric perforator) ap,
supercial inferior epigastric perforator
(SIEP or SIEA) ap, superior gluteal artery
perforator (SGAP) ap, and inferior gluteal
artery perforator (IGAP) ap. The DIEP and
SIEP aps include only the abdominal skin
and subcutaneous fat, do not include muscle
[22]. Microvascular procedures are more difcult to perform and ensuring adequate
blood supply can help minimise chances of
post-operative necrosis in the ap. For breast
oncoplasty with less morbidity, thoracodorsal artery (TDAP), lateral thoracic artery
(LTAP), and intercostal artery perforator
aps (LICAP, MICAP, and AICAP) are
performed.
Pre-operative mapping of aps and their
blood supply has the potential to identify
small perforator vessels and map out aberrant anatomy, thereby helping reduce blood
loss during surgery and reduce operative
time [19]. CT angiography [20] provides a
global view of the vessels, while Doppler can
trace the vessels and help mark on the surface. Computed tomographic (CT) angiography has become the method of choice for
vascular mapping [21]. Due to excellent spatial resolution and multiplanar capability, CT
has very high sensitivity (99.6%) and positive predictive value (99.6%) for the identication of clinically relevant perforating
branches [22]. For evaluation of microvascu-
lar aps, CT gives high quality information
on perforating vessel size, location within
the ap, and intramuscular course. A central
location of a vessel within a ap is associated
with lower risk of necrosis. It also helps in
assessing vessel hemodynamics using maximal enhancement as a marker [19]. For optimal selection of vessel with pre-operative
CT angiography it has been suggested that
supercial inferior epigastric vein and artery
in an SIEA ap should exceed 1.5mm and
1 mm, respectively[23]. If not, in order to
ensure adequate ap vascularization, the use
of a deep inferior epigastric (DIEP) ap
should be considered. Present day MR angiography has high spatial and temporal resolution and can provide a non-irradiating
alternative to CT angiography [23]. The thoracoacromial trunk, lateral thoracic, internal
thoracic and its branches and perforator
branches of lateral mammary can be imaged
and traced prior to reconstructive surgery for
the TDAP, LTAP, and intercostal perforator
arteries respectively.
(b) Intra-operative issues:
• Specimen imaging: Mammography of
the tumour mass ensures adequate margin
of resection. This is particularly useful for
masses/calcications for which image
guided localisation was performed.
Markers in the form of sutures are usually
placed to indicate the anatomical orientation of the specimen. In our institution, a
long end of suture is placed to indicate
lateral side of specimen, short suture to
indicate superior side of specimen. The
anterior side is indicated by presence of
skin. Thus by taking these markings into
account, we can place the specimen in a
craniocaudal/mediolateral orientation to
perform specimen mammography. This
can then be compared with the
corresponding pre-operative image to
ensure complete resection (Fig.2.3).
• Doppler for tracing vessels: Intra-
operative Doppler can be performed to
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Fig. 2.3 Intra-operative specimen mammogram. (a)
Surgical specimen placed on mammography detector (b)
The presence of the skin, long thread and short thread
suffers from limitations in delineating
subfascial and intramuscular branches.
Surface tracing for TDAP, LTAP, and
intercostal perforators is described below.
– Thoracodorsal artery: Thoracodorsal
artery arises from subscapular artery,
which is a branch of the third part of axillary artery (lateral to pectoralis minor).
The thoracodorsal arises after origin of
the circumex scapular artery from subscapular, divides into 2 branches at 45
degrees angulation. Perforators may
arise from the main trunk or from the lateral branch. The rst perforator can be
traced about 6–8cm below the posterior
axillary fold. Subsequent perforators up
to 3 of them arise inferior to this. Each
perforating artery is accompanied by two
venae comitans.
– Lateral thoracic artery: We can trace
the lateral thoracic (which arises from
the second part of axillary artery) by
scanning between the latissimus dorsi
and the breast tissue. Perforators arising from the lateral thoracic artery are
used for LTAP ap.
– Intercostal artery perforators: These
aps are named according to the region
of the inframammary fold involved.
The region is divided into 3: the medial
portion supplied by medial intercostal
perforators (MICAP ap), the middle
segment supplied by anterior intercos-
indicating the anterior, lateral, and superior ends of the
specimen. (c) Specimen mammogram conrming adequate margins
tal perforators (AICAP ap), and lateral segment by lateral intercostal
perforators (LICAP ap) (Fig.2.4).
(c) Post-operative Issues
1. Normal imaging appearances: A recon-
structed breast looks signicantly different from a native breast on imaging, and
in order to pick up pathologies, one must
rst be familiar with the normal imaging
appearance of post-reconstruction breast.
(a) Prosthetic implant: Mammographic
surveillance after implant is performed to look for complications
such as rupture and calcication, as
well as to look for development of
malignancy. One must be familiar
with the normal contour of the implant
in order to identify possible rupture
[24]. The appearance of implant on
MRI depends on whether the implant
has silicone, saline, or both.
(b) Autologous implant: After recon-
struction with autologous tissue, the
appearance of the breast is largely
fatty. Only a sliver of muscle tissue is
seen posteriorly. Surgical clips may
be seen on mammography (Fig.2.5).
2. Benign ap related complications:
Seromas, hematomas, fat necrosis, and
brosis [25] are commonly seen after
reconstruction. Oedema, trabecular thickening, and skin thickening are often seen
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Fig. 2.5 (a) and (b) MLO and CC images of a patient
who has undergone right breast reconstruction. The right
breast shows only fat density without presence of bro-
and may reduce in many patients in 2–3
years following surgery. Fat necrosis
occurs due to inadequate vascularization.
The lesser the amount of fascia and muscle harvested, the more likely fat necrosis
is. Appropriate pre-operative selection as
described above may minimise the occurrence of fat necrosis. Fat necrosis can usually be identied easily on mammography
with a lucent centre and smooth margins.
In case of breast implants, ruptures may
be seen on mammography and MRI when
it is an extracapsular rupture as a wavy
glandular tissue, unlike the left breast. (c) and (d)
Mammographic and ultrasound appearance of a breast
implant
contour of the implant. However intracapsular rupture can be detected only by MRI
and USG. Implants are normally entirely
anechoic on ultrasound. Intracapsular rupture of the implant is described as a stepladder pattern (Fig.2.6).
3. Imaging tumour recurrence:
Mammographic appearance of a tumour
recurrence may be similar to the primary
tumour. Sometimes, however, they may
look similar to fat necrosis, presenting a
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Fig. 2.6 (a) and (b) T1 and STIR images of a patient who
had undergone BCS for left breast. Arrows show presence
of fat necrosis. The signal intensity of the lesion follows
that of fat (white in a) and fat-suppressed in (b). (c) shows
setting, ultrasound is more sensitive than
mammography and may be useful in nding these tumours particularly in the
extreme edges of the breast hidden to
mammography. MRI can also demonstrate recurrences as irregular masses
with early enhancement and delayed
washout [19].
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3.1 General Principles ofIncision
Planning forBreast
Conservation Surgery
andOncoplasty
Planning of incisions is a critical part of any surgical procedure, especially for breast surgery.
With the introduction of several new surgical procedures, the importance of planning incisions has
become extremely crucial in the eld of breast
surgery [1]. The major objectives of planning a
good incision include aesthetic placement of
incision, provide adequate access for optimal
cancer surgery, conform with the needs of reconstructive surgery, and leave behind minimal scar
burden. Patients should be examined in sitting
and supine positions and it is always recommended to keep the contralateral breast in the
surgical eld as a reference point for cosmetic
assessment during surgery.
Various factors can inuence incision planning in breast surgery eld. Patient related factors
include built and body habitus, breast size, shape,
degree of ptosis, and presence of previous surgical scars. Comorbidities such as obesity, smok-
S. V. S. Deo (*) · M. Gowda · B. Bansal
Department of Surgical Oncology, AIIMS and NCI,
New Delhi, India
P. Raghuram
KIMS– USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast
Diseases, Secunderabad, India
ing, diabetes, and coronary artery disease should
be accounted for as these patients have a higher
risk of ap necrosis. Tumor related factors
include number, size, location, distance from
NAC, skin involvement, or proximity to skin.
The tumor versus breast ratio is a critical
domain of assessment while planning breast conservation surgery and oncoplasty. Personality
traits and expectations of the patient should also
be considered while planning complex surgeries.
Expectations of outcomes should be realistic to
achieve optimal patient satisfaction.
Variety of oncoplastic techniques are described
depending upon the quadrant in which the tumor
is located and its proximity to NAC (Fig.3.1). A
part of skin should be included in the incision in
case the tumor is adherent or inltrating the skin
(Fig.3.2). Prior surgical scars should be incorporated (Fig.3.3) in denitive surgery. In case the
tumor is multicentric, incision should be carefully planned to facilitate optimal access for complete removal [2].
Incisions should be designed parallel to
Langer’s line to minimize scar contracture
(Fig.3.4) [3]. Circum-areolar or curvilinear incisions are preferred for tumors located in the
upper half of the breast and radial incisions
should be avoided. Radial incisions, reduction
mammoplasty, and inverted “T” or triangular
incisions are advisable for tumors in lower half.
A better cosmesis may be achieved by making an
incision in natural skin creases such as inframa-
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