Table 5 Upgrades in lobular neoplasia cases

From: Atypical lobular hyperplasia and classic lobular carcinoma in situ in core biopsy specimens: routine excision is not necessary

Type of case

Total

Upgrades

%

ALH

48

1

2

LCIS

39

9

23

Classic LCIS

26

3a

11

LCIS with necrosis

6

3b

50

Pleomorphic LCIS

7

3c

43

Total

87

10

11

  1. ALH, atypical lobular hyperplasia; LCIS, lobular carcinoma in situ.
  2. aAll three cases had radiologic–pathologic discordance.
  3. bOne case had radiologic–pathologic discordance.
  4. cTwo cases had radiologic–pathologic discordance.
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