Means that there is increased cell production and the cells are slightly abnormal (although they are not cancer cells). This is usually diagnosed when a breast lump is tested to see if it is cancerous. Atypical hyperplasia is the only form of benign breast disease that is a risk factor for the future development of breast cancer. So if you are diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia, you will probably have the abnormal area removed and may be invited for breast screening more often.
Cells that are not abnormal in shape and increased in number
Pronunciation: (AY-TIP-i-kul hy-per-PLAY-zha) A benign (noncancerous) condition in which cells look abnormal under a microscope and are increased in number. Atypical lobular or ductal hyperplasia means the overactive growth of cells in the breast lobules or ducts.
Breast tissue cells that have been determined by the pathologist to have certain abnormal characteristics which may be considered pre-cancerous. Making a Diagnosis
a non-cancerous breast disorder that may predict an increased risk of breast cancer.
A benign condition in which the cells have abnormal features and are reproducing more rapidly than normal. Atypical hyperplasia moderately increases a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
A noncancerous condition in which cells have abnormal features and are dividing at a greater than normal rate.
(hy-per-PLAY-zha): A benign (noncancerous) condition in which cells have abnormal features and are increased in number.
A benign (non-cancerous) condition in which cells look abnormal under a microscope and are increased in number.
Benign but abnormal cells. It is the only form of benign breast disease that is a risk factor for breast cancer. A woman diagnosed with atypical hyperplasia will probably have the affected area removed, and may be invited for more frequent breast screening.
(ay-TIH-pih-kuhl hi-per-PLAY-zha) Benign condition in which cells look abnormal under a microscope and are increased in number
the milk ducts contain increased numbers of abnormal cells.
Irregular abnormal multiplication of the number of normal cells in a tissue
A benign (noncancerous) condition in which cells have abnormal features and are increased in number. This lesion places women at a higher risk of developing invasive breast cancer.
A benign (noncancerous) condition in which tissue has certain abnormal features.
Cells that are both abnormal (atypical) and increased in number. Benign microscopic breast changes known as atypical hyperplasia moderately increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.