Breast cancer a Lobar disease

The theory of the sick lobe states that breast carcinoma is a lobar disease developing most often within a single lobe, meaning that, at an early stage, breast carcinoma occupies a limited, anatomically well-defined portion of the breast. This theory unites observed patterns from the genetic, develo...

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Other Authors: Tot, Tibor
Format: Book
Published: London Springer 2011
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Summary:The theory of the sick lobe states that breast carcinoma is a lobar disease developing most often within a single lobe, meaning that, at an early stage, breast carcinoma occupies a limited, anatomically well-defined portion of the breast. This theory unites observed patterns from the genetic, developmental and morphological perspectives, into an overall concept. "Breast Cancer: A Lobar Disease," presents this hypothesis and its consequences. The body of evidence, pro and contra, generated in recent years will be presented in this volume. The chapters, all authored by leading experts
Item Description:Description based on title screen (viewed July 18, 2011)
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Physical Description:1 online resource (xii, 216 p.) ill. 27 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:9781849963145 (electronic bk.)
1849963142 (electronic bk.)