Ductal carcinoma

A type of cancer that accounts for as much as 80% of breast cancers. These tumors feel bigger than they look on ultra-sound or mammogram.

Ductal carcinoma
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MeSH	[1]

Ductal carcinoma is a type of tumor that primarily presents in the ducts of a gland.

Types include:

• Mammary ductal carcinoma
• Pancreatic ductal carcinoma

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