lobular breast carcinoma

Lobular breast cancer is caused by genetic factors, hormonal influences, lifestyle and environmental factors. Treatment includes surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. Lobular breast cancer originates from epithelial cells of the lobules of the breast. Compared with common ductal breast cancer, it has unique pathological features. These characteristics are important for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Early symptoms may not be obvious, sometimes only local thickening or nodules of the breast. As the disease progresses, breast masses, skin changes, nipple discharge, etc. may appear, but symptoms may be relatively atypical, increasing the difficulty of early detection. Diagnostic methods include breast ultrasound, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and other imaging examinations, as well as biopsy and other pathological examinations. A combination of multiple examination methods helps improve the accuracy of diagnosis. Surgery is one of the main treatment methods, depending on the condition may require total mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery. In addition, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy also play an important role in treatment. Treatment plan should be individualized according to the specific conditions of the patient. The prognosis of lobular breast cancer may vary compared to other types of breast cancer. However, the prognosis is influenced by many factors, such as tumor stage, patient age and physical condition. In summary, lobular breast cancer is relatively rare, but it still needs to be taken seriously. Early diagnosis, standardized treatment and regular follow-up are very important to improve the prognosis of patients.