Ductal Carcinoma In Situ: The Whole Truth.
review · Level V
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Abstract
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a noninvasive malignant breast disease traditionally described as a precursor lesion to invasive breast cancer. With screening mammography, DCIS now accounts for approximately 20% of newly diagnosed cancer cases. DCIS is not well understood because of its heterogeneous nature. Studies have aimed to assess prognostic factors to characterize its risk of invasive potential; however, there still remains a lack of uniformity in workup and treatment. We summarize current knowledge of DCIS and the ongoing controversies.
Medical subject headings
- Breast Neoplasms
- Carcinoma in Situ
- Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast
- Mass Screening