Do atypical cells usually turn into breast cancer?
Cancer is the mutation of normal cells in your body. Once your cells mutate, they can begin to grow uncontrolled. This out-of-control growth can lead to tumors and cancer. An atypical cell is not necessarily a sign of cancer.FeaturesAtypical cells appear abnormal when seen through a microscope. Many things can make a cell appear abnormal. Three of the most common factors are inflammation, infection and aging. Often, atypical cells become normal again when the factor triggering the change is removed.HyperplasiaAtypical hyperplasia is a precancerous condition in which atypical cells accumulate in the breast duct or lobule. Hyperplasia is not cancer but can become cancerous if the accumulation continues.DiagnosisTo determine if the atypical cells are cancerous or have accumulated, your doctor will have you undergo several types of diagnostic exams. Common exams include mammography, ultrasound and biopsy. Once a biopsy is completed, a pathologist will look at the atypical cells and determi
