Abnormal cells are found in the lower part of the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin). These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal … [Read more...]
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melanoma in situ
Abnormal melanocytes (cells that make melanin, the pigment that gives skin its color) are found in the epidermis (outer layer of the skin). These abnormal … [Read more...]
lobular carcinoma in situ
A condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lobules of the breast. Lobular carcinoma in situ seldom becomes invasive cancer; however, having it in one … [Read more...]
in situ
In its original place. For example, in carcinoma in situ, abnormal cells are found only in the place where they first formed. They have not spread. … [Read more...]
fluorescence in situ hybridization
A laboratory technique used to look at genes or chromosomes in cells and tissues. Pieces of DNA that contain a fluorescent dye are made in the laboratory and … [Read more...]
carcinoma in situ
A group of abnormal cells that remain in the place where they first formed. They have not spread. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby … [Read more...]
breast carcinoma in situ
There are 2 types of breast carcinoma in situ: ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). DCIS is a noninvasive condition in which … [Read more...]
ductal carcinoma in situ
A noninvasive condition in which abnormal cells are found in the lining of a breast duct. The abnormal cells have not spread outside the duct to other tissues … [Read more...]
stage 0 vulvar carcinoma in situ
Abnormal cells are found on the surface of the vulvar skin. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. … [Read more...]
stage 0 urethral carcinoma in situ
Abnormal cells are found on the inside lining of the urethra. These abnormal cells may become cancer and spread into nearby normal tissue. … [Read more...]