Clinical characteristics of breast ductal carcinoma in situ with microinvasion: a narrative review
Jie Zheng, Jingjing Yu, Tao Zhou
Abstract
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) with microinvasion (DCIS-MI) is defined as the extension of cancer cells beyond the basement membrane into adjacent tissue with no focus larger than 1 mm or a maximum diameter of less than 1 mm for multiple invasive foci. DCIS-MI constitutes approximately 1% of all breast cancer cases and 5% to 10% of cases of DCIS. The current literature is controversial concerning the clinical prognostic features and management of DCIS-MI. This narrative review described recently reported literature regarding the characteristics, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of DCIS-MI.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineDuctal carcinomaBreast cancerCarcinoma in situBasement membranePathologyInvasive ductal carcinomaNarrative reviewCancerOncologyCarcinomaInternal medicineIntensive care medicineBreast Cancer Treatment StudiesCancer Cells and MetastasisCancer Genomics and Diagnostics