Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
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Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is the growth of abnormal cells in the milk ducts of the breast. It is an early form of noninvasive breast cancer.

DCIS is seen as small bits of calcium (microcalcifications) on a mammogram.

Current as of: October 25, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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