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Focal Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Flat Epithelial Atypia In Breast
Biopsy - breast; Open breast biopsy
Normal Values
A normal result means there is no sign of cancer.
Your doctor or nurse will let you know when you need a follow-up mammogram or other tests.
What abnormal results mean
Biopsy may identify a number of breast conditions that are not cancer or precancer, including:
Adenofibroma Fibrocystic breast disease Intraductal papilloma - Mammary fat
necrosis
Biopsy results may show the following precancerous breast conditions:
- Atypical ductal hyperplasia
- A...
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