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  2. Breast mass - Wikipedia

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    A breast mass, also known as a breast lump, is a localized swelling that feels different from the surrounding tissue. [1] Breast pain, nipple discharge, or skin changes may be present. [1] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue. [2]

  3. Phyllodes tumor - Wikipedia

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    In addition, larger masses can stretch the overlying breast tissue leading to nipple retraction, chest wall fixation, and in advanced cases, ulceration from pressure necrosis. [ 6 ] Phyllodes tumors can grow to a variety of sizes, ranging from 0.8 to 40 cm, with the average tumor growing to between 4 and 8 cm. [ 7 ] Their growth can be slow ...

  4. Mammotome - Wikipedia

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    Mammotome is a Cincinnati, Ohio–based company who pioneered a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy (VAC) device that uses image guidance such as x-ray, ultrasound and/or MRI to perform breast biopsies. A biopsy using a Mammotome® device can be done on an outpatient basis with a local anesthetic .

  5. 5 cancer types where screenings save the most lives - AOL

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    Over a 45-years span — between 1975 and 2020 — improvements in cancer screenings and prevention strategies have reduced deaths from five common cancers more than any advances in treatments ...

  6. Invasive lobular carcinoma - Wikipedia

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    On mammography, ILC shows spiculated mass with ill-defined margins that has similar or lower density than surrounding breast tissues. This happens only at 44–65% of the time. Architectural distortion on surrounding breast tissues is only seen in 10–34% of the cases. It can be reported as benign in 8–16% of the mammography cases. [10]

  7. Echogenicity - Wikipedia

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    In contrast, tissues with lower echogenicity are called "hypoechoic" and are usually represented with darker colors. Areas that lack echogenicity are called "anechoic" and are usually displayed as completely dark. [1]

  8. Adnexal mass - Wikipedia

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    Adnexal mass; Abdominal CT shows a 7.1 × 4.3 × 5.4 cm septal cystic, solid mass was detected on the left adnexal, and the solid components were enhanced. Specialty: Gynaecology: Symptoms: Pain of the pelvic / illiac regions especially if it involves the ovaries or fallopian tubes: Types: Benign or malignant; simple or complex

  9. When to Use Salted vs. Unsalted Butter, According to Our ...

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    The straight facts about our favorite fat. As a highly opinionated group, our team doesn’t always agree on some key culinary questions.