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Question 20061059
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References:
Kerner H. & Lichtig, 621-629. 1986 Histopathology 10
Question:
Histology--Breast: Does "cancerization" mean invasive for a breast tumor described as "DCIS with lobular cancerization"?
Discussion:
Answer:
No, cancerization is not a synonym for invasive. Cells of DCIS can extend not only along the duct but also into the terminal lobules. This extension is referred to as lobular cancerization.
Cancer Site Category:
Breast
Data Item Category:
Histology
Other Category:
N/A
Year:
2006
