Atypical ductal hyperplasia


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Atypical ductal hyperplasia


Atypical ductal hyperplasia (ADH) is an abnormal production of cells within the duct system of the breast. Women who have atypical ductal hyperplasia have an increased risk of breast cancer.

Atypical ductal hyperplasia is usually discovered by mammography and diagnosed with a biopsy of the breast. Women who have ADH are usually followed closely by a health professional and have a breast exam every 6 months and a mammogram once a year.

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Author Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Editor Kathleen M. Ariss, MS
Editor Cynthia Tank
Associate Editor Michele Cronen
Associate Editor Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology
Last Updated August 31, 2007

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Last updated: August 31, 2007
Author: Kathe Gallagher, MSW
Reviewed By: Joy Melnikow, MD, MPH - Family Medicine, Douglas A. Stewart, MD - Medical Oncology
Editors: Cynthia Tank, Pat Truman, MATC

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