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What is atypical lobular breast hyperplasia?

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪˈtɪpɪkəl lobular* brɛst ˌhaɪpərˈpleɪˌʒiɑ/

atypical lobular breast hyperplasia

Definition

A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having atypical lobular breast hyperplasia increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called ALH and atypical lobular hyperplasia.