The possible relationship between mammary dysplasia and breast cancer.
The literature concerning a possible association between benign mammary dysplasia and breast cancer is reviewed. Prospective studies confirm a higher increase in the incidence of breast cancer in patients with clinically and biopsy proven benign mammary dysplasia than in those in whom it has not shown to be present. A plea is made for active follow-up of these patients.
D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D011230:Precancerous Conditions / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000473:pathology; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D009626:Terminology as Topic