Diseases and Conditions
Lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS)
Risk factors
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Lifestyle and home remedies
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Symptoms
LCIS doesn't cause signs or symptoms. Rather, your doctor might discover incidentally that you have LCIS — for instance, after a biopsy to assess a breast lump or an abnormal area found on a mammogram.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you notice a change in your breasts, such as a lump, an area of puckered or otherwise unusual skin, a thickened region under the skin, or nipple discharge.
Ask your doctor when you should consider breast cancer screening and how often it should be repeated. Most groups recommend considering routine breast cancer screening beginning in your 40s. Talk with your doctor about what's right for you.