March 3, 2026World Journal of Clinical OncologyOpen Access

Palpable vs non-palpable breast cancers in screened populations: Clinicopathological features and prognostic implications

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LILuca Improta GSGianluca StanzaniAzienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea VVValeria VitaleAzienda Ospedaliera Sant'Andrea

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Observational analysis uncovers distinct features and potential prognosis differences in palpable and non-palpable breast cancers, indicating aggressive disease traits.

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Palpable tumors are significantly larger and more grade 3 compared to non-palpable tumors, suggesting aggression.
The Ki-67 proliferation index is notably higher in palpable tumors, indicating faster growth rates and potential clinical implications.
Statistical analyses reveal a significant difference in tumor subtypes between palpable and non-palpable cases, with the former having more aggressive profiles.
While overall survival rates are similar, breast cancer-specific survival trends suggest worse outcomes for palpable tumors, highlighting individual management needs.

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Improta et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a767d5badf0bb9e87e28e6 https://doi.org/10.5306/wjco.v17.i2.115245

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Observational analysis uncovers distinct features and potential prognosis differences in palpable and non-palpable breast cancers, indicating aggressive disease traits.

Palpable vs non-palpable breast cancers in screened populations: Clinicopathological features and prognostic implications

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Palpable vs non-palpable breast cancers in screened populations: Clinicopathological features and prognostic implications

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