Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)

Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)

  • Also called lobular neoplasia
  • Abnormal cell growth starts in the lobules of the breast
  • LCIS is regarded as a risk factor for the development of breast cancer. LCIS is recognized by its conformity to the outline of the normal lobule, with expanded and filled acini
  • Not considered a true cancer because it is not likely to spread to surrounding tissues
  • LCIS is an indicator that a woman may be more likely to develop invasive cancer in either breast