Dataset for reporting of the invasive carcinoma of the breast: Recommendations from the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR) Journal Article


Authors: Ellis, I.; Webster, F.; Allison, K. H.; Dang, C.; Gobbi, H.; Kulka, J.; Lakhani, S. R.; Moriya, T.; Quinn, C. M.; Sapino, A.; Schnitt, S.; Sibbering, D. M.; Slodkowska, E.; Yang, W.; Tan, P. H.
Article Title: Dataset for reporting of the invasive carcinoma of the breast: Recommendations from the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR)
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Current national or regional guidelines for the pathology reporting on invasive breast cancer differ in certain aspects, resulting in divergent reporting practice and a lack of comparability of data. Here we report on a new international dataset for the pathology reporting of resection specimens with invasive cancer of the breast. The dataset was produced under the auspices of the International Collaboration on Cancer Reporting (ICCR), a global alliance of major (inter-)national pathology and cancer organizations. Methods and Results: The established ICCR process for dataset development was followed. An international expert panel consisting of breast pathologists, a surgeon, and an oncologist prepared a draft set of core and noncore data items based on a critical review and discussion of current evidence. Commentary was provided for each data item to explain the rationale for selecting it as a core or noncore element, its clinical relevance, and to highlight potential areas of disagreement or lack of evidence, in which case a consensus position was formulated. Following international public consultation, the document was finalized and ratified, and the dataset, which includes a synoptic reporting guide, was published on the ICCR website. Conclusions: This first international dataset for invasive cancer of the breast is intended to promote high-quality, standardized pathology reporting. Its widespread adoption will improve consistency of reporting, facilitate multidisciplinary communication, and enhance comparability of data, all of which will help to improve the management of invasive breast cancer patients. © 2024 The Authors. Histopathology published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
Keywords: cancer surgery; histopathology; cancer localization; cancer patient; cancer staging; cancer grading; quality control; consensus; epidermal growth factor receptor 2; tumor differentiation; practice guideline; tumor biopsy; pathology; breast neoplasms; information processing; breast tumor; needle biopsy; partial mastectomy; surgeon; consultation; mitosis rate; cancer classification; estrogen receptor; progesterone receptor; breast adenocarcinoma; hormone receptor; acinar cell carcinoma; guidelines; pathologist; breast biopsy; lumpectomy; pathology, clinical; surgical margin; protocol; wide excision; breast calcification; oncologist; international; lymph vessel metastasis; dataset; invasive breast cancer; humans; human; female; article; segmentectomy; structured report; datasets as topic; tubular carcinoma of the breast; breast carcinoma in situ; synoptic report; null result; iccr; ductal breast carcinoma in situ; invasive carcinoma of the breast
Journal Title: Histopathology
Volume: 85
Issue: 3
ISSN: 0309-0167
Publisher: Wiley Blackwell  
Date Published: 2024-09-01
Start Page: 418
End Page: 436
Language: English
DOI: 10.1111/his.15191
PUBMED: 38719547
PROVIDER: scopus
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