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Lobular Carcinoma in Situ(LCIS)by Amy Scholten, MPH DefinitionLobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is when there are abnormal cells in the lobules of the breast. The lobules are the part of the breast that produces milk. LCIS is not cancer. However, it can raise the risk of future breast cancer. CausesIt is not clear what causes LCIS. It is likely due to a change in a gene. Risk FactorsLCIS is more common in premenopausal women between 40 to 50 years old. SymptomsLCIS does not have symptoms. DiagnosisLCIS does not appear on imaging tests. It cannot be felt during a breast exam. It is usually found during a biopsy of other nearby breast tissue. TreatmentLCIS does not require treatment. The doctor will monitor the breast for changes with:
PreventionThe risk of breast cancer may be reduced by:
RESOURCES:American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov References:LCIS—lobular carcinoma in situ. Breast Cancer website. Available at: ...(Click grey area to select URL) Accessed March 19, 2021.
Lobular carcinoma in situ. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at:
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Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/breast-cancer/non-cancerous-breast-conditions/lobular-carcinoma-in-situ.html. Accessed March 19, 2021. Wen HY, Brogi E. Lobular carcinoma in situ. Surg Pathol Clin. 2018;11(1):123-145. Last reviewed January 2021 by
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Mohei Abouzied, MD, FACP Last Updated: 3/19/2021 | |