Atypical lobular hyperplasia
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000815
A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical lobular hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ALH and atypical lobular breast hyperplasia.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000815 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | ALH; atypical lobular breast 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 breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical lobular hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ALH and atypical lobular breast hyperplasia.",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/atypical-lobular-hyperplasia/"
}
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