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36. Carcinoma of the breast: Difference between revisions
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'''Organ''': Breast | '''Organ''': Breast | ||
'''Description''': | '''Description''': The tumor has no capsule, isn’t well-circumscribed and doesn’t have a clear, expansile border. The tumor invades the skin and surrounding parenchyme and fat tissue. | ||
The tumor has no capsule, isn’t well-circumscribed and doesn’t have a clear, expansile border. The tumor invades the skin and surrounding parenchyme and fat tissue. | |||
'''Diagnosis''': Carcinoma of the breast | '''Diagnosis''': Carcinoma of the breast | ||
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'''Risk''' '''factors''': | '''Risk''' '''factors''': | ||
* Genetic predisposition | * Genetic predisposition (BRCA) | ||
* Increases after 30 years | * Increases after 30 years | ||
* Positive family history | * Positive family history | ||