Subgross Morphology, the Sick Lobe Hypothesis, and the Success of Breast Conservation

Breast carcinoma has a complex subgross morphology in the majority of cases. The malignant transformation usually involves a single breast lobe and may demonstrate peripheral, segmental, or lobar growth patterns in the in situ phase. During the invasive phase, the tumor may grow beyond the borders o...

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Main Author: Tibor Tot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:International Journal of Breast Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/634021
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