atypical ductal breast hyperplasia
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000808
A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the lining of breast ducts and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical ductal breast hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ADH and atypical ductal hyperplasia.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000808 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | ADH; atypical ductal hyperplasia |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the lining of breast ducts and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical ductal breast hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ADH and atypical ductal hyperplasia.",
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