Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of bi-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), hysterosonography (HSSG) and hysteroscopy in the detection of endometrial pathology in women treated with tamoxifen (TMX) for breast cancer. Methods: Forty-two patients, affected by breast cancer under treatment with TMX, underwent 2D-3D TVUS, HSSG and hysteroscopy completed by biopsy, after abnormal findings following a routine 2D TVUS examination. Results: 3D-TVUS was more accurate than 2D-TVUS in the detection of atrophic endometrium confirmed by biopsy and in the detection of endometrial polyps. HSSG and hysteroscopy detected atrophic endometrium and endometrial polyps significantly better than ultrasound scan. Endometrial carcinoma was detected in two cases, and in both HSSG and hysteroscopy were 100% diagnostic. Conclusion: In TMX treated breast cancer patients, HSSG and hysteroscopy provide more accurate diagnosis than 2D-3D ultrasound in the detection of treatment related endometrial lesions.

Which is the most accurate diagnostic procedure in Tamoxifen treated breast cancer patients / Izzo, P.; Pugliese, F.; Scarano Catanzaro, V.; De Santis, A.; Razionale, F.; Millarelli, F.; Di Cello, P.; Izzo, S.; Izzo, L.. - In: PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. - ISSN 2250-1991. - 7:6(2018), pp. 417-418.

Which is the most accurate diagnostic procedure in Tamoxifen treated breast cancer patients

Izzo P.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Pugliese F.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Scarano Catanzaro V.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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De Santis A.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Millarelli F.
Membro del Collaboration Group
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Di Cello P.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Izzo S.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Izzo L.
Membro del Collaboration Group
2018

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of bi-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS), hysterosonography (HSSG) and hysteroscopy in the detection of endometrial pathology in women treated with tamoxifen (TMX) for breast cancer. Methods: Forty-two patients, affected by breast cancer under treatment with TMX, underwent 2D-3D TVUS, HSSG and hysteroscopy completed by biopsy, after abnormal findings following a routine 2D TVUS examination. Results: 3D-TVUS was more accurate than 2D-TVUS in the detection of atrophic endometrium confirmed by biopsy and in the detection of endometrial polyps. HSSG and hysteroscopy detected atrophic endometrium and endometrial polyps significantly better than ultrasound scan. Endometrial carcinoma was detected in two cases, and in both HSSG and hysteroscopy were 100% diagnostic. Conclusion: In TMX treated breast cancer patients, HSSG and hysteroscopy provide more accurate diagnosis than 2D-3D ultrasound in the detection of treatment related endometrial lesions.
2018
2D-3D ultrasound, hysteroscopy, hysterosonography, tamoxifen.
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Which is the most accurate diagnostic procedure in Tamoxifen treated breast cancer patients / Izzo, P.; Pugliese, F.; Scarano Catanzaro, V.; De Santis, A.; Razionale, F.; Millarelli, F.; Di Cello, P.; Izzo, S.; Izzo, L.. - In: PARIPEX INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH. - ISSN 2250-1991. - 7:6(2018), pp. 417-418.
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