Ductal carcinoma in situ: Management update

Kirsty Stuart*, John Boyages, Meagan Brennan, Owen Ung

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Abstract

This ninth article in our series on breast disease will focus on ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast - a proliferation of potentially malignant cells within the lumen of the ductal system. An overview of the management of ductal carcinoma in situ including pathology, clinical presentation and relevant investigations is presented, and the roles and dilemmas of surgery, radiotherapy and endocrine therapy are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)949-954
Number of pages6
JournalAustralian Family Physician
Volume34
Issue number11
Publication statusPublished - 2005
Externally publishedYes

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