Atypical hyperplasia of the breast

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Atypical hyperplasia doesn't cause any specific signs or symptoms.

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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 usually discovered during a breast biopsy to investigate breast signs and symptoms caused by another condition or an abnormality found on a mammogram.

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