Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Displasia mamaria
Mammary dysplasia (MA-muh-ree dis-PLAY-zhuh)
A common condition marked by benign (not cancer) changes in breast tissue. These changes may include irregular lumps or cysts, breast discomfort, sensitive nipples, and itching. These symptoms may change throughout the menstrual cycle and usually stop after menopause. Also called benign breast disease, fibrocystic breast changes, and fibrocystic breast disease.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.