Breastscreen Victoria - Some breast conditions

Home

Some breast conditions

It is important to understand that Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH) is not cancer. ADH means that the cells lining the milk ducts of the breast are growing abnormally.
Read more...

It is important to understand that Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) is not cancer. It is a benign (non cancer) condition, even though the name "carcinoma" usually refers to a cancer.
Read more...

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) cannot usually be detected by physical examination alone.
Read more...

A "radial scar" is a term used for a star shaped abnormality sometimes seen on a breast screening mammogram.
Read more...