Breast cancer risk with cyst type in cystic disease of the breast

Apocrine changes are reportedly more frequent in populations at the highest risk of breast cancer, and histological features for breast cancer may be more frequent in those with clinically palpable apocrine cysts. [...]patients with apocrine cysts (containing a high ratio of potassium to sodium conc...

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Published in:BMJ 1997-08, Vol.315 (7107), p.545-546
Main Authors: Ebbs, Stephen, Bates, Tom, Dixon, J. M., McDonald, C., Elton, R. A., Miller, W. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Age groups
Breast cancer
Breast cysts
Cysts
Disease risk
Epithelium
Fibrocystic breast disease
Health risk assessment
Hypotheses
Letters
Potassium
Predisposing factors
Sodium
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Summary:Apocrine changes are reportedly more frequent in populations at the highest risk of breast cancer, and histological features for breast cancer may be more frequent in those with clinically palpable apocrine cysts. [...]patients with apocrine cysts (containing a high ratio of potassium to sodium concentration) will be more likely to develop breast cancer. 2 For this to hold true it would require cyst type to be consistent for an individual.
ISSN:0959-8138
1468-5833
1756-1833
DOI:10.1136/bmj.315.7107.545