Minimally invasive adenocarcinoma of the lung (MIA) is defined as a small (≤3 cm), solitary tumour with predominant alveolar epithelial appearance (
lepidic growth), as ''in situ'' adenocarcinoma of the lung, with a zone of focal invasion of the stroma with a size inferior to 5 mm.
For MIA—as with adenocarcinoma in situ—, the prognosis is near 100% survival.
See also
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Atypical adenomatous hyperplasia of the lung
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Adenocarcinoma in situ of the lung
Adenocarcinoma in situ (AIS) of the lung —previously included in the category of "bronchioloalveolar carcinoma" (BAC)—is a subtype of lung adenocarcinoma. It tends to arise in the distal bronchioles or alveoli and is defined by a non-invasive ...
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Adenocarcinoma of the lung
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