What is a borderline phyllodes tumour? A borderline phyllodes tumour is a type of breast tumour that shows uncertain behavior over time. While most borderline phyllodes will behave like a non-cancerous tumour over time, a small number will spread to other parts of the body in a manner more in keeping with a cancerous tumour. …
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What is invasive mammary carcinoma? Invasive mammary carcinoma is a diagnosis used to describe a cancerous tumour in the breast that has not been subclassified into a more specific type of breast cancer. Additional tests performed often result in the tumour being subclassified as invasive ductal carcinoma or invasive lobular carcinoma. Is invasive mammary carcinoma …
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What is atypical lobular hyperplasia of the breast? Atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH) is a growth made up of abnormal cells in the breast. The abnormal cells are found inside groups of small glands called lobules. ALH is a noncancerous condition, however, it is associated with a small increased risk of developing breast cancer over time. …
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What is atypical ductal hyperplasia? Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is a precancerous condition in the breast. A person with ADH has a 3- to 5-fold increased risk of developing a type of breast cancer called invasive ductal carcinoma in their lifetime. This condition starts from cells normally found inside small spaces called ducts. Is atypical …
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What is columnar cell hyperplasia in the breast? Columnar cell hyperplasia (CCH) is a non-cancerous condition in the breast where the normal cells are replaced by tall, thin cells. This change can only be seen when tissue from the breast is examined under the microscope by a pathologist. CCC is usually seen with another non-cancerous change …
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What is columnar cell change in the breast? Columnar cell change (CCC) is a common non-cancerous condition in the breast where the normal cells are replaced by tall, thin cells. This change can only be seen when tissue from the breast is examined under the microscope by a pathologist. CCC is usually seen with another non-cancerous …
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What is usual ductal hyperplasia (UDH)? Usual ductal hyperplasia (UDH) is a non-cancerous condition in the breast. It starts from cells normally found inside small spaces called ducts. What causes usual ductal hyperplasia? At present we do not know what causes UDH. What are the symptoms of usual ductal hyperplasia? Most patients with UDH do not …
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What is a fibroadenoma? A fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous type of breast tumour the most common breast tumour in women under 40 years old. The tumour is made up of epithelial cells and fibroblasts normally found in the breast. Fibroadenomas are usually round tumours that feel firm to the touch. Their size may change depending …
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What is invasive lobular carcinoma? Invasive lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer. Invasive lobular carcinoma commonly starts from a non-cancerous growth of abnormal breast cells called lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS). LCIS can be present for months or years before turning into invasive lobular carcinoma. In addition, patients with a previous diagnosis of …
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What is a complex sclerosing lesion in the breast? Complex sclerosing lesion (CSL), also known as a radial scar, is a non-cancerous growth characterized by an increased number of glands and ducts around a central scar. Although non-cancerous, CSL is associated with a small increased risk of developing breast cancer when compared to women without …
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