PB.26: Significance of flat epithelial atypia at image guided breast biopsy

The term flat epithelial atypia (FEA) was introduced in 2003 by the WHO working group on the Pathology & Genetics committee of tumours of the breast. Previously known as columnar cell change with atypia, these lesions usually present as microcalcification and although there is some evidence to suggest that FEA represents a precursor lesion in the spectrum of low-grade breast neoplasia, there are limited data concerning the ultimate clinical impact and optimum management strategy. The aim of this study was to determine the radiological characteristics of FEA and final histology following surgical excision at our centre.