lobular carcinoma, breast

Epidemiology

• less frequent that ductal breast carcinoma (< 30%)

Pathology

• orignates in milk-producing lobules of the breast

Clinical manifestations

• more frequently multifocal & bilateral
• typically won't feel a distinct, firm lump but rather a fullness or area of thickening

Laboratory

• see lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS)

Complications

• see lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS)

Management

• see lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS)

More general terms

• breast cancer
• adenocarcinoma

More specific terms

• lobular carcinoma in-situ (LCIS)

Patient information

breast lobular carcinoma patient information