Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.

Breast Cancer (Expert Forum)

|

Email this

Diagnosis of lesions

Questions posted in the Breast Cancer Forum are answered by medical professionals from The Cleveland Clinic. Topics include Breast Biopsy, Chemotherapy, Hormone Therapy, Lumps, Lumpectomy, Lymph node dissection, Lymphedema, Mammograms, Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstruction, Self Breast Exam, and Surgery.

Post a Question Back to Forum

MedHelp Member's Question

Diagnosis of lesions

by Mo651, Oct 04, 2006 12:00AM

Tags: lesions, breast, biopsy, Cancer, breast biopsy, breast cancer, benign, fibrocystic, hyperplasia, lobules, sclerosing, risk factor

Here is diagnosis of left breast biopsy, there were two lesions: A. Fibrocystic change of breast in both biopsies B. Epithelial Hyperplasia and C. Microcalcification associated with sclerosing adenosis and Foci Epithelial Hyperplasia in larger biopsy.

My questions are what does the word Foci mean in relation to Epithelial Hyperplasia and does the sclerosing adenosis as well as having Eptihelial slightly increase my risk of cancer?

Thanks!

Doctor's Answer

by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Oct 05, 2006 12:00AM

Dear Mo651: Foci is plural for focus. In this context it means there are "small areas" of epithelial hyperplasia. Epithelial hyperplasia means an overgrowth of "normal" cells. It is not a risk factor for breast cancer. Sclerosing adenosis is a benign condition where extra tissue grows within the breast lobules. It does not increase the risk of breast cancer.

Back to Forum

Other related discussions:

Continue discussion

Expert Activity

Can Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer's?...
Jan 05 by Steven Y Park, MD

Optimal Health in 2009- Happy New Y...

Dec 31 by Lee Kirksey, MD

The development and treatment of in...
Dec 31 by Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D.

Related Expert Forums

Cancer Surgery

Reconstructive Surgery

Related Communities

Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Stage 3 & 4

Cancer

Hair Loss (Alopecia)

Related Tags

Back to top

Explore MedHelp

Communities

Ask a Doctor Forums

See All Ask a Doctor Forums

Tools and Applications

See All Health Trackers

Personal Information

Personal Health Records

Medical Information

Doctors and Partners

Doctors and Medical Experts

Find a Doctor

Medical Partners

Information contained within this site is intended solely for general educational purposes and is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice relative to your specific medical condition or question. Always seek the advice of your physician or other health provider for any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Only your physician can provide specific diagnoses and therapies. By using this site you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. MedHelp.org subscribes to the HONCode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation. Verify here.

Your Name:
Your Email:
Friend's Email:
Message:

	Enter the code shown:



	Leave a Note Send Message Add as Friend Mo651 Member since Oct 2006



	Add as Friend Steven Y Park, MD Male, 41 years New York - NY Member since Oct 2008 Journal Entry: "Researchers found that when people with A..." [Read]



	Add as Friend Lee Kirksey, MD Male Philadelphia - PA Member since Apr 2008 Mood: LeeKirksey ...optimistic Journal Entry: "Happy New Year to all of the Medhelp fami..." [Read]



	Add as Friend Gregg D Jacobs, Ph.D. Male Member since Dec 2008 Journal Entry: "Insomnia is defined as insufficient, inad..." [Read]



	Add as Friend Anita Ramsetty, MD Female Member since Oct 2007 Journal Entry: "Dear Friends, I am afraid the time has..." [Read]



	Add as Friend Adam R. Tanase, D.C. Male St. Louis - MO Member since May 2008 Mood: AdamTanase happy to answer your questions. Journal Entry: "I would like to share this news article w..." [Read]



	Leave a Note for Just a note Hugs Thinking of you Thank You Welcome Prayer Feel better Congrats! Happy Holidays Just a quick note to say hi! Add as friend Post It Never Mind 800 character limit exceeded Just a quick note to say hi! You deserve a big bear hug! You're in my thoughts all the time, but especially today. Thank you for everything! Welcome to our community! You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you feel better soon! Congratulations! Time for a celebration... Happy Holidays!