Breast lobular carcinoma

Breast lobular carcinoma

Definition

An adenocarcinoma of the breast arising from the lobules. This is a relatively uncommon carcinoma, represents approximately 10% of the breast adenocarcinomas and is often bilateral or multifocal.

Also known as carcinoma of lobule of mammary gland, lobular adenocarcinoma, lobular breast carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, lobular carcinoma of breast, lobular carcinoma of the breast, lobule of mammary gland carcinoma — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Breast Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Breast Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0