Comedocarcinoma

Comedocarcinoma
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Comedocarcinoma is one kind of very early-stage breast cancer which demonstrates central necrosis. It is a type of ductal carcinoma in situ. Comedo carcinomas are non-infiltrating and intraductal tumors.

Diagnosis

Physical Examination

Chest

The duct will have characteristic necrotic tissue with calcification that feels cord-like. Squeezing the duct will yield inspissated material that is cheesy-like and similar in consistency to toothpaste.

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from the U.S. National Cancer Institute document "Dictionary of Cancer Terms".

External links

• Comedo carcinoma entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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