prophylactic mastectomy

Surgical oncology Bilateral mastectomy in a ♀ at high risk–eg, with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and breast CA in 1^st-degree relatives, to ↓ CA risk. See Prophylactic oophorectomy, Radical mastectomy.

prophylactic mastectomy

The removal of one or both breasts in an attempt to prevent the development of breast cancer. Surgical removal of the breasts to prevent breast cancer is sometimes used by women with a BRCA gene or a strong history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives. Synonym: preventive mSee also: mastectomy

单词	prophylactic mastectomy
释义	DictionarySeemastectomy prophylactic mastectomy prophylactic mastectomy Surgical oncology Bilateral mastectomy in a ♀ at high risk–eg, with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations and breast CA in 1^st-degree relatives, to ↓ CA risk. See Prophylactic oophorectomy, Radical mastectomy. prophylactic mastectomy The removal of one or both breasts in an attempt to prevent the development of breast cancer. Surgical removal of the breasts to prevent breast cancer is sometimes used by women with a BRCA gene or a strong history of breast cancer in first-degree relatives. Synonym: preventive mSee also: mastectomy
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