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Breast Hyperplasia


Breast hyperplasia is a non-cancerous overgrowth of cells in certain parts of the breast. There are two main types:

  • Lobular: Overgrowth of the cells that line milk-producing glands
  • Ductal: Overgrowth of cells that line small tubes inside the breast

While hyperplasia isn't the same as breast cancer, it can increase your risk of developing this disease.

Usual hyperplasia, which is when the cells look close to normal, doesn't need to be treated. However, it's important to talk to your doctor about your higher risk of breast cancer and what you can do about it.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Radiology

The Department of Radiology at Boston Medical Center is a full-service, academic medical imaging department that performs over 350,000 screening, diagnostic, and interventional pr…
Radiology
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Breast Imaging Center

BMC's Breast Imaging Center of Excellence helps women stay healthy with state-of-the-art mammography services.
Breast Imaging Center