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Molecular Breast Imaging in Women With Atypia and LCIS

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Atypical Lobular Hyperplasia
Lobular Carcinoma in Situ
Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia
Interventions
Procedure: Molecular Breast Imaging
Procedure: Screening Mammography
Registration Number
NCT00620087
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Brief Summary

We aim to determine if Molecular Breast Imaging (a new nuclear medicine technique developed at Mayo) can identify malignant breast lesions in women who have atypical ductal hyperplasia, atypical lobular hyperplasia, or lobular carcinoma in situ.

Detailed Description

Management of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH), atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH), and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) diagnosed by breast needle core needle biopsy is controversial. Current practice is to recommend excisional biopsy to rule out malignant lesions, which have been reported in more than half of cases in some series. No consistent clinical, pathologic, or radiologic factors have been identified to select patients who do not require surgical excision. This is due, in part, to overlap in the mammographic features of benign and malignant lesions. Furthermore, reliance on mammography for surveillance of these high-risk patients is problematic. This highlights the need for a complementary imaging modality to improve the radiologic distinction between benign and malignant tumors and improve post-biopsy surveillance.

We are evaluating a new semiconductor-based gamma camera which we call Molecular Breast Imaging (MBI) which improves resolution by a factor of 2-3 compared to conventional gamma cameras, and, unlike mammography, is not affected by breast density. Preliminary clinical studies (IRB 0-1761-01)) have shown that scintimammography (SM) using Tc-99m sestamibi and the CZT camera (CZT-SM) has a high sensitivity and specificity for the evaluation of small (5-10 mm) lesions seen on mammography. We hypothesize that the MBI will reliably distinguish lesions that require excisional biopsy from lesions that do not. A secondary aim is to compare the role of MBI with mammography in post-biopsy surveillance.

We aim to enroll 50 Mayo patients who have received a diagnosis of ADH, ALH, or LCIS on core biopsy, who have not yet undergone excisional biopsy, and who consent to undergo MBI of both breasts. For images in which there is discordance with mammographic findings, ultrasound will be used to determine if additional abnormalities warrant excision. Using pathologic correlation, we will determine: 1) If residual foci of ADH, ALH, and LCIS are visible on MBI images; and 2) If MBI images can reliably predict contiguous or separate foci of malignant lesions in either breast.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
66
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

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Exclusion Criteria
  • They are unable to understand and sign the consent form
  • They are pregnant or lactating
  • They are physically unable to sit upright and still for 40 minutes
  • They are younger than 18 years of age.
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Diagnostic ArmMolecular Breast ImagingWomen with core-biopsy proven atypia, LCIS, or radial scar who have not yet undergone surgical excision were enrolled in the diagnostic arm. A molecular breast imaging study will be obtained.
Surveillance armScreening MammographyWomen with a diagnosis of ADH, ALH, or LCIS within the past 5 years were enrolled in the surveillance arm. A molecular breast imaging study was done at enrollment (Year 0) and repeated at Yer 2 and Year 4. Patients continued with routine screening mammography during this time period.
Surveillance armMolecular Breast ImagingWomen with a diagnosis of ADH, ALH, or LCIS within the past 5 years were enrolled in the surveillance arm. A molecular breast imaging study was done at enrollment (Year 0) and repeated at Yer 2 and Year 4. Patients continued with routine screening mammography during this time period.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Correlation between molecular breast imaging findings and surgical pathologyfive years
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Mayo Clinic

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Rochester, Minnesota, United States

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