Possibilities of breast-conserving surgery in multicentric and multifocal forms of breast cancer

Breast cancer still occupies a leading position among oncological diseases in women, despite the successes in its diagnosis and treatment. Multifocal and multicentric forms of breast cancer, which are characterized by the development of several tumors in one or different quadrants of the mammary gland, remain especially difficult for clinical practice. These features significantly affect the choice of treatment tactics, the scope of surgical intervention and prognosis. The article considers modern approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of multifocal and multicentric forms of breast cancer and analyzes the possibilities and limitations of breast-conserving surgery in these cases.