Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	119347
Country	Bulgaria

Category	Imaging Science & Photographic Technology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive breast cancer tool - the relevance of breast edema score: A retrospective study
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Anna Vasilska, Silvia Tsvetkova, Katya Doykova, Lyubomir Chervenkov, Tsvetelina Velikova, Margarita Vasilska and Sara Sariyan
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Corresponding Author	Lyubomir Chervenkov, Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Medical University of Plovdiv, Bul. Vasil Aprilov 15A, Plovdiv 4000, Bulgaria. lyubo.ch@gmail.com
Key Words	Breast magnetic resonance imaging; Breast cancer; Intramammary edema; Breast edema score; T2-weighted imaging; Molecular subtype; Hormone receptor status; Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 expression; Ki-67 proliferation index; Prognostic imaging biomarker
Core Tip	Magnetic resonance imaging-based assessment of intramammary edema may serve as a practical imaging biomarker reflecting breast cancer biology. Using a simple four-level breast edema score on T2-weighted images, edema patterns can be linked to key histopathological and molecular features, including tumor subtype, receptor status, proliferation index, and nodal involvement. Higher breast edema score categories tend to accompany more aggressive molecular profiles, whereas the absence of edema is more frequently observed in hormone receptor-positive disease. Therefore, incorporating breast edema scoring into routine preoperative magnetic resonance imaging interpretation could support risk stratification and help guide individualized treatment planning in clinical practice.
Citation	Vasilska A, Tsvetkova S, Doykova K, Chervenkov L, Velikova T, Vasilska M, Sariyan S. Magnetic resonance imaging as a non-invasive breast cancer tool - the relevance of breast edema score: A retrospective study. World J Radiol 2026; In press

Received	2026-01-26 01:10
Peer-Review Started	2026-01-26 01:11
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-06 10:25
Return for Revision	2026-02-06 10:25
Revised	2026-02-20 16:55
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-02 02:35
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-02 11:42
Articles in Press	2026-04-02 11:42
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