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Review
. 2010;2010(41):142-4.
doi: 10.1093/jncimonographs/lgq028.

Mode of detection and secular time for ductal carcinoma in situ

Etta D Pisano  1
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Review

Mode of detection and secular time for ductal carcinoma in situ

Etta D Pisano. J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2010.

Abstract

In this article, the published literature on the role of screening mammography in the detection of ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is reviewed. This includes what is known about the detection of DCIS in different demographic groups. Finally the author describes her views on how the field might be advanced.

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