The upgrade rate of a site of atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) identified on percutaneous biopsy with a concurrent ipsilateral breast cancer is not significantly higher than historical upgrade rates for ADH alone. When considering breast conservation for breast cancer, omitting excision of the site of ADH can be considered when high-risk features are not present, such as individual cell necrosis or ipsilateral DCIS, or if ADH was biopsied using ultrasound guidance.1

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