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#*DCIS with retraction artifact mimicing LVI has a contour that matches its surrounding fibrous tissue. | #*DCIS with retraction artifact mimicing LVI has a contour that matches its surrounding fibrous tissue. | ||
#Endothelium (usu. flat) should be visible. | #Endothelium (usu. flat) should be visible. | ||
#Lymphatics are found adjacent to [[blood vessels]] - vessels should be present in the | #Lymphatics are found adjacent to [[blood vessels]] - vessels should be present in the vicinity. | ||
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*''LUBE-O'': '''L'''VI has a '''U'''nique contour, '''B'''lood vessels and '''E'''ndothelium in the vicinity, and is '''O'''utside of the tumour. | |||
=Other= | =Other= | ||