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What is

infiltrating lobular carcinoma

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Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈfɪlˌtreɪtɪŋ lobular* ˌkɑrsəˈnoʊmə/

infiltrating lobular carcinoma

Definition

A type of invasive breast cancer that begins in the lobules (milk glands) of the breast and spreads to surrounding normal tissue. It can also spread through the blood and lymph systems to other parts of the body. Also called invasive lobular carcinoma.