Neoplasms, Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary
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Neoplasms, usually carcinoma, located within the center of an organ or within small lobes, and in the case of the breast, intraductally. The emphasis of the name is on the location of the neoplastic tissue rather than on its histological type. Most cancers of this type are located in the breast. |
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name refers to anatomical site within organ; GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; indexing policy: Manual section 24; also TN Suppl: Tumor Key for human & corresponding vet tumors (does not contain exper tumors); TN 135: correct use of tissue type terms; |
Neoplasms, Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary Categories.
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Papilloma, Intraductal - A small, often impalpable benign papilloma arising in a lactiferous duct and frequently causing bleeding from the nipple. (Stedman, 25th ed) |
Neoplasms, Ductal, Lobular, and Medullary Definitions and Terms
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