concordance
Agreement between imaging findings and pathological results, particularly important in breast biopsy interpretation and treatment planning.
Full Definition
In breast oncology, concordance refers to the agreement between radiological imaging findings and histopathological results obtained from tissue sampling. This concept is fundamental to ensuring appropriate diagnosis and management of breast lesions. When imaging shows a suspicious lesion and biopsy reveals benign findings, radiologic-pathologic concordance must be assessed to determine if the biopsy adequately sampled the area of concern. Discordant results may indicate inadequate sampling, targeting errors, or the presence of a high-risk lesion requiring further evaluation. Multidisciplinary review involving radiologists, pathologists, and clinicians is essential when discordance is identified. Concordant results provide confidence in the diagnosis, while discordance may necessitate additional tissue sampling or surgical consultation.
Usage
Usage note: In breast imaging context, always specify 'radiologic-pathologic concordance' to distinguish from other uses of the term in medicine.
In Context
- "The multidisciplinary team confirmed concordance between imaging and pathology results." — Tumor board discussion
- "Discordance between the suspicious MRI findings and benign biopsy results prompted repeat sampling." — Clinical decision note