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Medullary Carcinoma Breast Triple Negative
In this section you can learn about how medullary carcinoma of the breast is detected and diagnosed.
Signs and symptoms
Like other types of breast cancer, medullary carcinoma may not cause any symptoms at first. Over time, a lump can form, and it may be soft and fleshy or somewhat firm to the touch. Most medullary carcinomas are small — less than 2 cm in size. Medullary carcinoma also may cause pain, swelling, redness, or tenderness in the breast.
Diagnosis
Tests that obtain images of the...
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