Breast biopsy
Alternate Names : 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 do Abnormal Results Mean?
Biopsy may identify a number of breast conditions that are not cancer or precancer, including:
Biopsy results may show the following precancerous breast conditions: - Atypical ductal hyperplasia
- Atypical lobular hyperplasia
Two main types of breast cancer may be found: - Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
- Lobular carcinoma starts in parts of the breast called lobules, which produce milk.
Depending on the biopsy results, you may need further surgery or treatment.
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