Diagnostic Accuracy of Ultrasonography in Axillary Staging in Breast Cancer Patients.

Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women all over the world and represents 7% of all cancer-related deaths in the UK. One of the most crucial elements in assessing a patient's prognosis and chance of survival with breast cancer is the condition of their axillary lymph nodes. Ultrasonography (US) is now used as a routine preoperative diagnostic tool for pretherapeutic axillary evaluation.

The Role of MRI in Assessing Residual Breast Cancer After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy.

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in the world. The role of neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) in the management of breast cancer is increasing. The decision about the management after NAC depends mainly on the tumor response to NAC.