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Definitions for "Wide Local Excision"
Keywords:  excision, cle, quadrantectomy, lumpectomy, mastectomy
Related Terms: Mastectomy, Debulking, Lumpectomy, Quadrantectomy, Segmental mastectomy, Wedge resection, Partial mastectomy, Excisional biopsy, Breast conservation therapy, Incisional biopsy, Surgical oncology, Resectable, Mohs surgery, Nephrectomy, Breast biopsy, Inoperable, Pneumonectomy, Excision, Debulk, Resection, Prophylactic mastectomy, Surgical biopsy, Simple mastectomy, Open biopsy, Breast reconstruction, Resect, Radical mastectomy, Prostatectomy, Needle localization, Prophylactic surgery, Modified radical mastectomy, Inguinal orchiectomy, Lobectomy, Bone biopsy, Biopsy, Orchidectomy, Total mastectomy, One-step procedure, Core biopsy, Mastopexy, Axillary dissection, Breast lift, Breast reduction, Pleurectomy, Clear margins, Breast augmentation, Hepatectomy, Lymphadenectomy, Tonsillectomy
This is a more appropriate term for the removal of breast cancer with a surrounding rim of normal tissue (see Lumpectomy). Other terms, CLE (Complete Local Excision); Quadrantectomy, Partial Mastectomy, Tylectomy, are essentially the same thing.
bci.org.au
this is a more appropriate term for the removal of breast cancer with a surrounding rim of normal tissue (see ‘Lumpectomy'). Other terms, complete local excision (CLE), quadrantectomy, partial mastectomy, essentially refer to the same procedure.
e-strategy.net.au
An operation to remove cancer and (for extra safety) some of the healthy tissue around it.
cancernorth.nhs.uk
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