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• Mammotome
  ...der a microscope. The term is derived from the Latin words 'mamma' meaning breast and 'tome' meaning cutting instrument. ...[[Johnson & Johnson]], and has since been widely adopted in the field of [[breast cancer]] diagnosis.
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• Breast biopsy
  == Breast Biopsy == ...a microscope. The procedure is often performed to investigate suspicious [[breast lump]]s or abnormalities detected by physical exam, [[mammography]], or oth
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• Breast mass
  == Breast Mass == ...'' (pronunciation: /brɛst mæs/) is a lump or growth that develops in the [[breast tissue]]. It can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).
  2 KB (214 words) - 06:15, 8 February 2024
• Breast ultrasound
  == Breast Ultrasound == ...follow-up test after an abnormal finding on a [[mammogram]] or [[clinical breast exam]].
  2 KB (235 words) - 23:09, 9 February 2024
• Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
  == Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy == ...used to extract samples of breast tissue for examination and diagnosis of breast abnormalities.
  2 KB (213 words) - 04:44, 12 February 2024
• Breast cancer screening
  '''Breast Cancer Screening''' ...st cancer screening is the medical process of checking for [[Breast cancer|breast cancer]] in individuals who have no apparent symptoms. The goal of screenin
  2 KB (235 words) - 02:53, 12 February 2024
• Papillomatosis of breasts
  ...by the presence of multiple small [[Papilloma|papillomas]] in the [[Breast|breast]] tissue. ...scovered during routine [[Mammography|mammography]] or [[Breast ultrasound|breast ultrasound]].
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• Matching finding
  ...hysical exam, an abnormal mammogram, and finding breast cancer on a tissue biopsy are considered consistent findings. Matching findings help confirm a diagno ...hysical exam, an abnormal mammogram, and finding breast cancer on a tissue biopsy are considered consistent findings. Matching findings help confirm a diagno
  1,010 bytes (146 words) - 09:27, 8 January 2023
• Breast Cancer Screening
  '''Breast Cancer Screening''' is a medical procedure used to detect [[Breast Cancer]] in individuals who have no apparent symptoms. The goal of screenin Breast Cancer Screening: /brɛst ˈkænsər ˈskriːnɪŋ/
  1 KB (204 words) - 22:52, 14 February 2024
• Medullary breast carcinoma
  == Medullary Breast Carcinoma == ...ype of [[Invasive Ductal Carcinoma]], accounting for less than 5% of all [[Breast Cancer]] cases.
  2 KB (269 words) - 19:54, 7 February 2024
• Breast diseases
  == Breast diseases == ...occur in both men and women, although they are most common in women. Some breast diseases are benign (non-cancerous), while others are malignant (cancerous)
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• Cancer diagnosis
  ...include a physical examination, [[blood tests]], [[imaging tests]], or a [[biopsy]]. ...nation is often the first step in diagnosing cancer. The doctor will check for any abnormalities, such as lumps or changes in skin color.
  2 KB (299 words) - 06:58, 13 February 2024
• MRI-guided biopsy
  |Term=MRI-guided biopsy ...area with a needle. The tissue sample is then examined under a microscope for signs of disease, such as cancer. 
  849 bytes (146 words) - 08:08, 13 January 2023
• Wide excision
  ...not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm can be removed for a biopsy.  ...removed if the cancer is nearby. Also known as breast-conserving surgery, breast-conserving surgery, partial mastectomy, quadrantectomy, and segmental maste
  847 bytes (122 words) - 06:09, 12 January 2023
• Quadrantectomy
  ...not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm can be removed for a biopsy.  ...removed if the cancer is nearby. Also known as breast-conserving surgery, breast-conserving surgery, lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, and segmental mastectom
  876 bytes (121 words) - 07:43, 13 January 2023
• Partial mastectomy
  ...not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm can be removed for a biopsy.  ...removed if the cancer is nearby. Also known as breast-conserving surgery, breast-conserving surgery, lumpectomy, quadrantectomy, and segmental mastectomy {{
  892 bytes (125 words) - 23:06, 13 January 2023
• Vacuum-assisted core biopsy
  |Term=vacuum-assisted core biopsy ...BY-op-see) procedure in which a small sample of tissue is removed from the breast. An imaging device is used to guide a hollow probe that is connected to a v
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• Breast disease
  == Breast disease == ...e''' (/bɹɛst diːˈziːz/) refers to any medical condition that affects the [[breast]] tissue. The term encompasses a wide range of disorders, including benign
  2 KB (301 words) - 23:43, 8 February 2024
• Segmental mastectomy
  ...not the breast itself. Some lymph nodes under the arm can be removed for a biopsy.  ...removed if the cancer is nearby. Also known as breast-conserving surgery, breast-conserving surgery, lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, and quadrantectomy {{di
  902 bytes (125 words) - 13:03, 14 January 2023
• Paget's disease of the breast
  == Paget's Disease of the Breast == '''Paget's disease of the breast''' (pronounced: PAY-jets) is a rare type of [[cancer]] that forms in or aro
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