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Carcinoma in Situ | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Carcinoma in situ is so small that there may be no symptoms. Carcinoma in situ of the breast may be found when a small change is noted on a mammogram. Carcinoma in situ of the bladder may be found when the internal wall of the bladder is examined for other reasons. Routine Pap smears of the cervix are done to find carcinoma in situ of the cervix.
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Author: Miriam P. Rogers, EdD, RN, AOCN, CNS Reviewer: Fern Carness, RN, MPH Date Reviewed: 02/11/02