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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Pectoralis muscle invasion should be reported but does not constitute chest wall invasion
Chest wall invasion: Direct involvement of intercostal ± serratus anterior muscles by breast cancer
Chest wall recurrence (CWR): Local recurrence in residual tissue at site of prior mastectomy ± involvement of underlying muscles
IMAGING
General Features
Mammographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Arciero C et al: Multidisciplinary approaches to chest wall recurrences of breast cancer. Oncology (Williston Park). 32(8):392-6, 417, 2018
Wadasadawala T et al: Management of isolated locoregional recurrences in breast cancer: a review of local and systemic modalities. Clin Breast Cancer. 17(7):493-502, 2017
Petrella F et al: Chest wall resection and reconstruction for locally recurrent breast cancer: From technical aspects to biological assessment. Surgeon. 14(1):26-32, 2016
Lee SC et al: Radiologist's role in breast cancer staging: providing key information for clinicians. Radiographics. 34(2):330-42, 2014
Cancer Staging Handbook. In Edge SB et al: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 7th ed. Chicago: Springer. pp 417-60, 2010
Ionta MT et al: Long-term outcomes in stage IIIB breast cancer patients who achieved less than a pathological complete response. Oncologist. 14(11):1051-60, 2009
Hanagiri T et al: Surgical treatment for chest wall invasion due to the local recurrence of breast cancer. Breast Cancer. 15(4):298-302, 2008
Buchanan CL et al: Locoregional recurrence after mastectomy: incidence and outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 203(4):469-74, 2006
Chagpar A et al: Chest wall recurrence after mastectomy does not always portend a dismal outcome. Ann Surg Oncol. 10(6):628-34, 2003
Taylor ME: Breast cancer: chest wall recurrences. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 3(2):175-7, 2002
Kinkel K et al: MR imaging: breast cancer staging and screening. Semin Surg Oncol. 20(3):187-96, 2001
Morris EA et al: Evaluation of pectoralis major muscle in patients with posterior breast tumors on breast MR images: early experience. Radiology. 214(1):67-72, 2000
Stomper PC et al: CT of pectoralis muscle invasion by breast carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 17(5):829-31, 1993
Harris JR et al: Breast cancer (2). N Engl J Med. 327(6):390-8, 1992
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
Pectoralis muscle invasion should be reported but does not constitute chest wall invasion
Chest wall invasion: Direct involvement of intercostal ± serratus anterior muscles by breast cancer
Chest wall recurrence (CWR): Local recurrence in residual tissue at site of prior mastectomy ± involvement of underlying muscles
IMAGING
General Features
Mammographic Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
MR Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
Staging, Grading, & Classification
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
Arciero C et al: Multidisciplinary approaches to chest wall recurrences of breast cancer. Oncology (Williston Park). 32(8):392-6, 417, 2018
Wadasadawala T et al: Management of isolated locoregional recurrences in breast cancer: a review of local and systemic modalities. Clin Breast Cancer. 17(7):493-502, 2017
Petrella F et al: Chest wall resection and reconstruction for locally recurrent breast cancer: From technical aspects to biological assessment. Surgeon. 14(1):26-32, 2016
Lee SC et al: Radiologist's role in breast cancer staging: providing key information for clinicians. Radiographics. 34(2):330-42, 2014
Cancer Staging Handbook. In Edge SB et al: AJCC Cancer Staging Manual. 7th ed. Chicago: Springer. pp 417-60, 2010
Ionta MT et al: Long-term outcomes in stage IIIB breast cancer patients who achieved less than a pathological complete response. Oncologist. 14(11):1051-60, 2009
Hanagiri T et al: Surgical treatment for chest wall invasion due to the local recurrence of breast cancer. Breast Cancer. 15(4):298-302, 2008
Buchanan CL et al: Locoregional recurrence after mastectomy: incidence and outcomes. J Am Coll Surg. 203(4):469-74, 2006
Chagpar A et al: Chest wall recurrence after mastectomy does not always portend a dismal outcome. Ann Surg Oncol. 10(6):628-34, 2003
Taylor ME: Breast cancer: chest wall recurrences. Curr Treat Options Oncol. 3(2):175-7, 2002
Kinkel K et al: MR imaging: breast cancer staging and screening. Semin Surg Oncol. 20(3):187-96, 2001
Morris EA et al: Evaluation of pectoralis major muscle in patients with posterior breast tumors on breast MR images: early experience. Radiology. 214(1):67-72, 2000
Stomper PC et al: CT of pectoralis muscle invasion by breast carcinoma. J Comput Assist Tomogr. 17(5):829-31, 1993
Harris JR et al: Breast cancer (2). N Engl J Med. 327(6):390-8, 1992
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