Outcome of Fast Track Breast Cancer Screening with Breast Ultrasonography in Paktho Hospital

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  • Piyarat Tongyoi, M.D. Paktho Hospital, Ratchaburi

Abstract

          Objective:  To develop fast track of the breast cancer screening system for women who receive breast screening services. And the results of the use of breast screening ultrasonography for breast cancer by non-radiologists.

          Method:  A prospective study was initiated with physical examination of breasts of target women, and bring the patients with lump to screening ultrasonographic site with a mobile ultrasound equipment by non-radiologist physician (targeted breast ultrasonography). There was a radiologic consultation through the line group “FBC (fast track breast cancer)” The ultrasonographic positive patients were sent to repeat whole breast ultrasonography and mammography by radiologists in fast track breast cancer program. The results were validated by the target breast ultrasonography.

          Results:  Participants for breast examination were 13,404 cases (88.4%) in 2016 and 14,777 cases (96.6%) in 2017. Patients with palpable breast masses were screened by target breast ultrasonography 30 cases (3.5%) In 2016, and120 cases (8.1%) in 2017. Abnormal ultrasonographic finding were scheduled for fast track breast cancer 15 cases (50%) in 2016, and 25 cases (20.8%) in 2017. Fast track breast cancer could reduce the waiting time from the normal schedule 2-6 months to 7-9 days. Compared the results of target breast ultrasonography with whole breast ultrasonography and mammography by radiologists, the result showed targeted breast ultrasonography had sensitivity 100%, specificity 60.9%, accuracy 75% and positive predictive value 59.1%.

          Conclusion:  The breast cancer screening system reduces the waiting time for a treatment. And targeted breast ultrasound with mobile ultrasonography equipment by a non-radiologist can be used as a preliminary screening. Radiologist counseling should be provided in case of unclear results. Patients with palpable masses, but targeted breast ultrasonography found normal, should find a radiologist.

Author Biography

Piyarat Tongyoi, M.D., Paktho Hospital, Ratchaburi

Thai board of preventive medicine

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2018-07-17

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Tongyoi P. Outcome of Fast Track Breast Cancer Screening with Breast Ultrasonography in Paktho Hospital. Reg 4-5 Med J [internet]. 2018 Jul. 17 [cited 2025 Dec. 7];37(2):184-91. available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/reg45/article/view/134964

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