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Lumpectomy (sometimes known as a tylectomy, partial mastectomy, breast segmental resection or breast wide local excision) is a surgical removal of a discrete portion or "lump" of breast tissue, usually in the treatment of a malignant tumor or breast cancer. [1]
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Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. [1] [2] In some cases, women believed to be at high risk of breast cancer choose to have the operation as a preventive measure. [1]
[2] [3] Aggressive appearing EPC tumors (e.g. tumors extensively invading normal tissues, [2] and/or with high-grade features plus triple-negative tumor cells, [6]) and tumors that have spread to distant tissues have been treated with adjuvant (i.e. treatment in addition to the primary treatment which in this case is surgery) chemotherapy and ...
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.
Staging breast cancer is the initial step to help physicians determine the most appropriate course of treatment. As of 2016, guidelines incorporated biologic factors, such as tumor grade, cellular proliferation rate, estrogen and progesterone receptor expression, human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) expression, and gene expression profiling into the staging system.
Neoplasia is the medical term used for both benign and malignant tumors, or any abnormal, excessive, uncoordinated, and autonomous cellular or tissue growth. Desmoplastic reaction to breast cancer. Desmoplasia refers to growth of dense connective tissue or stroma. [2]
Annemarie Wiley gave fans an update on her health after revealing doctors discovered a tumor on her gallbladder last month. “The gallbladder will be coming out very soon,” the Real Housewives ...