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BENIGN BREAST DISEASE

Most breast symptoms are due to benign disease and are unlikely to be cancer.
Benign lesions can be classified as non-proliferative, proliferative and atypical.
Upon obtaining a benign diagnosis the risks of breast cancer are ascertained and a plan of action is established.
Individual circumstance will dictate the final plan.
Options may include surgery, clinical or imaging review and routine follow up.

Non-proliferative

  • These include:– cysts, fibrocystic change, usual type hyperplasia and fibroadenoma
  • No increased risk of breast cancer
  • Routine follow is usually all that is required

Proliferative

  • These include:– papilloma, radial scar, complex sclerosing lesion, complex fibroadenoma
  • 5 – 2 times increased risk of cancer
  • May require excision biopsy to exclude malignancy (10-15% will be upgraded on excision)
  • May require increased imaging and clinical follow up

Atypical

  • These include:– atypical ductal hyperplasia, atypical lobular hyperplasia
  • 4-5 times increased risk of cancer
  • Usually require excision (30% will have more significant lesion)
  • May require increased imaging and clinical follow up

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