Review Article

Imaging-Assisted Large-Format Breast Pathology: Program Rationale and Development in a Nonprofit Health System in the United States

Table 6

Extent measurements of duct carcinoma in situ. Comparison of 462 consecutive breast conserving surgical specimens. Conventional pathology without MRI (CP) versus large format breast pathology with MRI (LBP).

DCIS Extent, mm median (range)CP LBP

Histopathology6.1 (1–24)29.1 (1–125)
Mammography11.0 (0–69)12.0 (1–68)
MRINot performed27.0 (2–113)