| Literature DB >> 28929550 |
Carolina E Fasola1, Jie Jane Chen1, Kristin C Jensen2,3, Kimberly H Allison2, Kathleen C Horst1.
Abstract
Pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ (PLCIS) of the breast is a rare variant of lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). We reviewed 78 cases of PLCIS diagnosed at our institution from 1998 to 2012. Among all cases, 47 (60%) were associated with invasive carcinoma and/or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) after final surgical excision. Of the 20 cases with PLCIS alone on core needle biopsy (CNB), 6 (30%) were upgraded to invasive carcinoma or DCIS after final surgical excision. Our findings support a recommendation for complete surgical excision of PLCIS when diagnosed on CNB.Entities:
Keywords: breast disease; pleomorphic lobular carcinoma in situ; surgical margins
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Year: 2017 PMID: 28929550 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.12843
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Breast J ISSN: 1075-122X Impact factor: 2.431