Atypical hyperplasia
| Atypical hyperplasia | |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oncology |
Atypical hyperplasia is a
benign (noncancerous) cellular hyperplasia in which cells show some atypia. In this condition, cells look abnormal under a microscope
and are increased in number.
By organs
Breast
Atypical hyperplasia is a high-risk premalignant lesion of the breast. It is believed that
mammary ductal carcinoma, whereas atypical lobular hyperplasia
(ALH) serves as a risk indicator.
References
- Atypical hyperplasia entry in the public domain NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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U.S. National Cancer Institute
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