breast disease

Your pathology report for atypical lobular hyperplasia of the breast

Atypical lobular hyperplasia (ALH) of the breast is a benign (non-cancerous) condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of epithelial cells in the lobules of the breast. This condition involves cells that look different from normal cells but are not abnormal enough to be classified as cancer. Atypical lobular hyperplasia is considered a …
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Your pathology report for atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH)

Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is a precancerous condition in the breast. A person with this condition 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 ductal hyperplasia a type …
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Your pathology report for complex sclerosing lesion of the breast

A complex sclerosing lesion (CSL) is a benign (noncancerous) growth in the breast. Under the microscope, it has a central area of scar-like tissue with ducts and glands radiating outward, which is why it is sometimes referred to as a radial scar. Although the name includes the word “scar,” CSLs do not develop after injury …
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