| lobular carcinoma |
The rarer (5-10%) of the two common forms of breast cancer, arising from glandular elements rather than ducts. Difficult to differentiate from ductal carcinoma, often must see associated lobular nodules.
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| lobular carcinoma in situ |
a very early type of breast cancer that develops within the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast and does not penetrate through the wall of the lobules. Researchers think that most cases of lobular carcinoma in situ do not progress to invasive lobular cancer. However, having this type of cancer places a woman at increased risk of developing an invasive breast cancer later in life. ...
Ãâó: www.cancer.org/docroot/GRY/GRY_0.asp
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| lobular carcinoma |
A type of breast cancer that starts within the lobules. It may be multicentric (occurring in multiple lobules). Compared with other types of breast cancer, this type has a higher chance of occurring in the opposite breast, as well. It can often be difficult to diagnose, even with careful physical examination or mammography.
Ãâó: www.jsonline.com/alive/news/cancer/lterms.asp
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| lobular carcinoma in situ |
(LCIS): Non-invasive cancer which begins in the milk producing glands but does not penetrate through the wall of the lobules. Also considered as not a true cancer
Ãâó: www.sanarus.com/patinfo/gloss.html
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| lobular carcinoma |
breast cancer that begins in the lobules of the breast
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