MedicalTerminology DB

1 Definition of ALH

Meaning of ALH: A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope.

A benign (not cancer) condition in which there are more cells than normal in the breast lobules and the cells look abnormal under a microscope. Having ALH increases the risk of breast cancer. Also called atypical lobular breast hyperplasia and atypical lobular hyperplasia.

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