Reporting of surgically removed lymph nodes for breast tumors: Recommendations from the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting Guidelines


Authors: Cserni, G.; Brogi, E.; Cody, H. S. 3rd; Deb, R.; Farshid, G.; O'Toole, S.; Provenzano, E.; Quinn, C. M.; Sahin, A. A.; Schmitt, F.; Weaver, D. L.; Yamaguchi, R.; Webster, F.; Tan, P. H.
Title: Reporting of surgically removed lymph nodes for breast tumors: Recommendations from the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting
Abstract: CONTEXT.—: The International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR), supported by major pathology and cancer organizations, aims at the standardization of evidence-based pathology reporting of different types of cancers, with the inclusion of all parameters deemed to be relevant for best patient care and future data collection. Lymph node metastasis is one of the most important prognostic factors in breast cancer. OBJECTIVE.—: To produce a histopathology reporting guide by a panel of recognized experts from the fields of pathology and surgery with elements deemed to be core (required) and noncore (recommended) to report when assessing regional lymph nodes of patients with breast cancer. DATA SOURCES.—: Published literature, previous guidelines/recommendations, and current cancer staging principles were the basis of the data set drafted by the expert panel. This was discussed in a series of teleconferences and email communications. The draft data set was then made available for public consultation through the ICCR Web site. After this consultation and ICCR ratification, the data set was finalized. CONCLUSIONS.—: The ICCR has published a data set for the reporting of surgically removed lymph nodes (including sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary lymph node dissection, targeted axillary surgery, and lymph node sampling specimens) for breast tumors. This is part of a series of 4 ICCR breast cancer-related data sets. It includes 10 core elements along with 2 noncore elements. This should allow for synoptic reporting, which is more precise, uniform, and complete than nonsynoptic reporting, and leads to improved patient outcomes. © 2022 College of American Pathologists.
Journal Title: Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Volume: 146
Issue: 11
ISSN: 0003-9985
Publisher: College of American Pathologists  
Date Published: 2022-11-01
Start Page: 1308
End Page: 1318
Language: English
DOI: 10.5858/arpa.2022-0060-RA
PUBMED: 36270029
PROVIDER: scopus
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Notes: Article -- Export Date: 1 November 2022 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. Hiram S Cody III
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  2. Edi Brogi
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