Breast lump removal
Definition
Breast lump removal, called lumpectomy, is surgery to remove a breast cancer or other lump in the breast, along with some surrounding tissue from the breast.
Breast lump removal
Alternate Names : Lumpectomy, Wide local excision, Excisional biopsy, Limited breast surgery, Segmental mastectomy: Breast conservation therapy or surgery, Tylectomy, Breast sparing surgery, Partial mastectomy, ...
Breast Lump Removal
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Breast lump removal (lumpectomy)
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Breast reduction
Breast removal (mastectomy)
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Surgery where only the breast cancer and tissue around the cancer are removed. This is called breast conservation therapy (breast lump removal). Part of your breast will be left.
Mastectomy: all breast tissue is removed.
 See also: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Surgery, Menopause, Symptom
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