DCIS
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-002304
A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct. The abnormal cells have not spread outside the duct to other tissues in the breast. In some cases, DCIS may become invasive breast cancer and spread to other tissues. At this time, there is no way to know which abnormal cells could become invasive. Also called ductal carcinoma in situ and intraductal breast carcinoma.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-002304 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Expansions | ductal carcinoma in situ; intraductal breast carcinoma |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct. The abnormal cells have not spread outside the duct to other tissues in the breast. In some cases, DCIS may become invasive breast cancer and spread to other tissues. At this time, there is no way to know which abnormal cells could become invasive. Also called ductal carcinoma in situ and intraductal breast carcinoma.",
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"intraductal breast carcinoma"
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