This photograph illustrates the histological findings in a lumpectomy of a 1.5 cm breast lesion in a 55-year-old woman
The chances for a 5-year survival following the lumpectomy are
A. excellent (over 95%)
B. very good (75%)
C. good, but the prognosis should be guarded (55%)
D. not so good (40%)
E. bad (15%)
A
This tumor is a lobular carcinoma in situ, which has not yet invaded the surrounding breast. Women who have had complete resection of this tumor are cured. However, they should have regular follow-up examinations because a new tumor of the same histological type may develop in the other breast.
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