Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is an abnormal proliferation of cells in the mammary ducts.
While cells display abnormal cytological features similar to those of invasive breast cancer, unlike invasive breast cancer, DCIS is confined within the duct system. If left untreated, DCIS may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer later in life.
National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre’s The clinical management of ductal carcinoma in situ, lobular carcinoma in situ and atypical hyperplasia of the breast is designed to assist in decision making by women and their doctors.
Clinical resources
- The clinical management of ductal carcinoma in situ, lobular carcinoma in situ and atypical hyperplasia of the breast
Publication date: 2003
Endorsed by The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, The Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists, The Cancer Council Australia and Breast Cancer Network Australia.
