Lobular neoplasia

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Pronunciation[edit | edit source]

LAH-byoo-ler NEE-oh-PLAY-zhuh

Diagram showing lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) CRUK 166.svg

Definition[edit | edit source]

A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lobules (glands that make milk) of the breast.

Nature[edit | edit source]

This condition rarely becomes cancer.

Increases risk[edit | edit source]

Having lobular neoplasia in one breast increases the risk of breast cancer in either breast.

Types[edit | edit source]

Other names[edit | edit source]

Also called LIN and lobular intraepithelial neoplasia.

ICD[edit | edit source]

D05.0



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