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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