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J Clin Pathol 55:581-586 doi:10.1136/jcp.55.8.581
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Effect of margins of excision on recurrence after local excision of ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast

Table 3

Characteristics of recurrent disease

Type of recurrence DCIS (n=6) Invasive (n=9)
DCIS, ductal carcinoma in situ.
Van Nuys
    Grade 1 2 0
    Grade 2 1 4
    Grade 3 3 5
Extent (mm) 22.1 16.2
Prognostic index
    4 1 0
    5 1 1
    6 3 3
    7 1 5
Disease free interval (months) 32 46
Margin of excision (mm) 6.0 2.98

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