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Komen Criteria for Inflammatory Breast Cancer Diagnosis

This software computes the algorithm used for the diagnosis of IBC. Scoring system developed by Susan G. Komen, the Infammatory Breast Cancer Research Foundation, and the Milburn Foundation. Refer to original article at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34973083/ for more information.

1. Timing of signs/symptoms *



2. Skin changes*
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3. Swelling/engorgement of the breast*
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4. Erythema or other skin discoloration: pink, red, darkened, bruising/purplish or serpiginous in character*
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5. Nipple abnormalities*
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6. Lymphatic emboli*
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7. Breast imaging*
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The final score is:


-Interpretation-
Definitely IBC (total score ≥42)
Strong possibility of IBC (total score 25–41)
Weak possibility of IBC (total score 14–24)
Not IBC (total score ≤13)