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PIK3CA mutations are common in lobular carcinoma in situ, but are not a biomarker of progression.
Breast cancer research : BCR - 17 Jan 2017
Shah Vandna, Nowinski Salpie, Levi Dina, Shinomiya Irek, Kebaier Ep Chaabouni Narda, Gillett Cheryl, Grigoriadis Anita, Graham Trevor A, Roylance Rebecca, Simpson Michael A, Pinder Sarah E, Sawyer Elinor J
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) is a non-invasive breast lesion that is typically found incidentally on biopsy and is often associated with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). LCIS is considered by some to be a risk factor for future breast cancer rather than a true precursor lesion. The aim of this study was to identify genetic changes that could be used as biomarkers of progression of LCIS to...
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