UK national survey of management of breast lobular carcinoma in situ

Author:

Chester R1,Bokinni O2,Ahmed I1,Kasem A1

Affiliation:

1. Medway NHS Foundation Trust, UK

2. King’s College London, UK

Abstract

Introduction There is no national standard treatment for patients with breast lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). Association of Breast Surgery guidelines for the management of breast cancer suggest that lesions containing LCIS should be excised for definitive diagnosis and recommend close surveillance after excision biopsy. The aim of this study was to form a picture of the current management of LCIS by UK breast surgeons. Methods A questionnaire about the management of LCIS was sent to 490 UK breast surgeons. Results Of 490 questionnaires sent out, 173 (35%) were returned. When LCIS is present in a core biopsy, 61% of breast surgeons perform surgical excision, 22% would not excise but would continue follow-up and the remainder perform neither or set no clear management plan. Over half (54%) follow patients up with five years of annual mammography. If classic LCIS were found at the margins of wide local excision, 92% would not re-excise. Conversely, if pleomorphic LCIS were found, 71% would achieve clear margins. Respondents were split evenly regarding management of classic LCIS with a family history as 54% would not alter management whereas 43% would treat the disease more aggressively. Conclusions Our survey has shown that in cases where LCIS is found at core biopsy, most surgeons follow Association of Breast Surgery guidance, obtaining further histological samples to exclude pleomorphic LCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ or invasive cancer, whereas others opt for annual surveillance and some discharge the patient. This study highlighted the huge variability in LCIS management, and the need for randomised controlled trials and input into national audits such as the Sloane Project to establish evidence-based national standard guidelines.

Publisher

Royal College of Surgeons of England

Subject

General Medicine,Surgery

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