Lobular carcinoma in situ. This lesion is often encountered as a microscopic lesion that does not form a palpable tumour. It is generally regarded as a risk indicator rather than a direct precursor for subsequent invasive breast cancer development in both ipsilateral and contralateral breasts.
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 lobular carcinoma in situ cells almost never 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 which can occur in either breast. For this reason, it's important for women with lobular carcinoma in situ to have a physical examination three times a year and an annual mammogram.
Lobular carcinoma in situ. It is a misnomer which describes a benign proliferative process in the lobular units. It does not have specific mammographic features and is usually detected by chance in the course of a breast biopsy for another lesion.
"LCIS is not a cancer but its presence means an increased risk of developing breast cancer later in life. Even so, most women with LCIS do not develop breast cancer. Although LCIS itself does not show up on a mammogram (breast x-ray), it may be found incidentally after removing a suspicious area which has shown up on a mammogram." -- http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/lcis.htm
Abbreviation for lobular carcinoma in-situ.
Lobular carcinoma in situ. see ‘Carcinoma in situ'.
lobular carcinoma in situ. Cancer cells that develop from the lining of the lobules in the breast. LCIS is not considered to be a precursor to cancer, but it is a marker of high risk.
Lobular carcinoma in situ. Abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast. This condition seldom becomes invasive cancer; however, having lobular carcinoma in situ increases one's risk of developing breast cancer in either breast. Return to Document
The name is misleading, as this is not a cancer. Rather, these are abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast. Overall, both breasts are at increased risk for developing cancer.
See lobular carcinoma in situ.
LCIS stand for lobular carcinoma in situ, which is a condition of the breast. It is not cancer, but people with LCIS are more likely to develop breast cancer in the future.
Lobular carcinoma in situ. A condition of the breast. LCIS is not cancer, but people who have it are more likely to develop breast cancer in the future.