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By Mayo Clinic staffAtypical hyperplasia doesn't cause any specific signs or symptoms.
When to see a doctor
Make an appointment with your doctor if you have any signs or symptoms that worry you.
Atypical hyperplasia doesn't cause signs and symptoms, but it's often discovered during a breast biopsy to investigate breast signs and symptoms or an abnormality found on a mammogram.
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