Invasive lobular carcinoma accounts for up to 15% of all invasive breast cancers and has long been recognized as being different from infiltrating ductal carcinoma. This article describes the effective approach to the management of invasive lobular carcinoma. Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) frequently spreads out of the lobule where it forms and may metastasize and infect other lymph nodes. Like other invasive breast cancers, ILC can spread easily to other parts of the body. However, unlike other breast cancers, it does not cause a lump to form.
Recent clinical studies suggest that ILC affects about 1 out of 10 people diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Although ILC can affect women at any age, it is more common as women grow older. Clinical findings During early stages, ILC may not cause any signs or symptoms. However, as cancer metastasize the following may occur: Thickening and…
