Fibrocystic breast disease

Definition: A common and benign breast disease characterized by varying degree of fibrocystic changes in the breast tissue. There are three major patterns of morphological changes, including FIBROSIS, formation of CYSTS, and proliferation of glandular tissue (adenosis). The fibrocystic breast has a dense irregular, lumpy, bumpy consistency.

Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): fibrocystic breast, fibrocystic breast changes, fibrocystic breast disease, benign breast disease

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