Oncoplastic Breast Conservation for Central Tumors: Definition, Classification, and the Analysis of Single Institution Experience.

Background: Tumors in the central part of the breast are usually considered more aggressive and technically difficult, which limits breast conservation. The definition of central tumors from a surgical point of view, classification of the techniques for partial breast reconstruction, and conceptual algorithm of choice based on tumor and breast characteristics are proposed, along with the estimation of surgical and oncological safety.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of the single-institution experience, with a focus on the decision-making process for choosing the oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery technique.

Pulmonary pattern in systemic vasculitis: granulomatosis, lung cancer or both?

As clinical manifestations of systemic vasculitides share many common features with other conditions, the rate of diagnostic errors and delayed diagnoses is high. Hence we performed an analysis of the available data regarding misdiagnosis of vasculitis as lung cancer and vice versa, as well as coexistence of vasculitis and lung cancer. The present case-based review highlights the diagnostic challenges encountered when granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) mimics lung cancer.

Modifications of the LICAP/LTAP Flap Technique in Partial Breast Reconstruction for Difficult Tumor Locations.

The authors propose modifications of the lateral thoracic artery perforator/lateral intercostal artery perforator flap partial breast reconstruction that can help achieve improved aesthetic results, especially for centrally and medially located tumors. Lumpectomy is performed using the retromammary approach through lateral contour access without skin mobilization from parenchyma. This minimizes trauma and scarring of parenchyma and skin in the lateral part of the breast.

Modern Breast Cancer Surgery 1st Central-Eastern European Professional Consensus Statement on Breast Cancer.

This text is based on the recommendations accepted by the 4th Hungarian Consensus Conference on Breast Cancer, modified on the basis of the international consultation and conference within the frames of the Central-Eastern European Academy of Oncology. The recommendations cover non-operative, intraoperative and postoperative diagnostics, determination of prognostic and predictive markers and the content of cytology and histology reports. Furthermore, they address some specific issues such as the current status of multigene molecular markers, the role of pathologists in clinical trials and prerequisites for their involvement, and some remarks about the future.

Invisible Surgery Concept and Scenario Strategy: How to Get the Best Aesthetic Results in Oncoplastic Breast-Conserving Surgery.

The authors believe that oncoplastic breast surgery has to achieve the best possible aesthetic results. In this article, they propose the concept of "invisible surgery." This is a combination of certain oncoplastic techniques that allows for restoration of the original appearance of the breast without obvious scars on the breast.