Breast Collagen Organization: Variance by Patient Age and Breast Quadrant

Overview

Journal Diagnostics (Basel)

Specialty Radiology

Date 2024 Aug 29

PMID 39202236

Authors

Arnold Caleb Asiimwe

Monica Pernia Marin

Mary Salvatore

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Abstract

Breast density is an important marker for increased breast cancer risk, but the ideal marker would be more specific. Breast compactness, which reflects the focal density of collagen fibers, parallels breast cancer occurrence being highest in the upper outer quadrants of the breast. In addition, it peaks during the same time frame as breast cancer in women. Improved biomarkers for breast cancer risk could pave the way for patient-specific preventive strategies.

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