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Breast Pathology

Alethea for Breast Pathology

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Learn how Alethea can be used for Breast Pathology eConsults

Advice regarding workup and interpretation of breast imaging and biopsy results
Advice regarding management of high-risk lesions and surgical referral pathways

How can our Breath Pathology Specialists help?

Alethea provides eConsult access to specialists who are happy to provide advice regarding topics including:

  • Interpretation of core biopsy and excisional pathology reports
  • Recommendations for next steps in the management of benign, atypical, or malignant breast lesions
  • Guidance on surveillance strategies for patients at elevated risk of breast cancer
  • Advice on preoperative planning, surgical referral, or multidisciplinary coordination for breast pathology concerns

Example questions our Breast Pathology Specialists can answer

Below are some example questions you can ask our Breast Pathology Specialists:

  • How should I interpret a pathology report indicating atypical ductal hyperplasia?
  • What is the recommended follow-up for a patient with a benign fibroadenoma?
  • Can you explain the clinical significance of a radial scar found on core needle biopsy?
  • What are the management options for a patient with lobular carcinoma in situ?
  • How should I counsel a patient with a family history of breast cancer and a diagnosis of flat epithelial atypia?
Average decrease in Specialist wait times of 51%
Over 32,425 eConsults sent
70% of patients were not sent directly to the specialist 

Are you ready to send an eConsult through Alethea?