ductal carcinoma

Ductal adenocarcinoma of the prostate gland

Background: Ductal adenocarcinoma is a rare type of prostate cancer that arises in the glands of the prostate. These glands are small round structures that produce seminal fluid. Ductal adenocarcinoma grows in complex patterns and is generally more aggressive than the more common acinar adenocarcinoma. What are the symptoms of ductal adenocarcinoma? The symptoms of …
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Ductal adenocarcinoma of the pancreas

Ductal adenocarcinoma, also called ductal carcinoma, is the most common type of pancreatic cancer. It starts in the pancreas from specialized cells lining small channels called ducts. These ducts help transport digestive enzymes produced by the pancreas. Ductal adenocarcinoma can develop in any part of the pancreas but is most often found in the part …
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Invasive ductal carcinoma of the breast

Invasive ductal carcinoma (also known as invasive breast carcinoma) is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the cells lining the ducts of the breast and invades surrounding breast tissue. “Invasive” means that the cancer has spread beyond the ducts into nearby tissues, and “ductal” refers to the ducts where the cancer …
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