Axillary ultrasound and FNAC/biopsy ‘Versus’ The West Midlands cancer intelligence unit prediction score: Which is more accurate at pre-operatively staging the axilla for breast cancer?

Abstract

Introduction: Pre-operative staging of the axilla in breast cancer patients is essential for deciding initial surgical treatment and often avoids the need for a second operation. The aim of this study was to evaluate pre-operative axillary ultrasound and FNAC/biopsy and the West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit (WMCIU) prediction score in assessing axillary node status in screening and symptomatic patients.