Subclinical ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast: Treatment by local excision and surveillance alone

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Authors

Juan Carlos García‐Ruiz · Jefferson College

Arthur S. Patchefsky · Hahnemann University Hospital

Abstract

Excision and surveillance is a reasonable alternative to mastectomy or irradiation for selected women with DCIS that presents as nonpalpable calcifications or as an incidental finding.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Cancer and Skin Lesions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Cancer

Volume 70, Issue 10, pp. 2468-2474

DOI: 10.1002/1097-0142(19921115)70:10<2468::aid-cncr2820701013>3.0.co;2-k

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