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'''Florid epithelial hyperplasia''' is a common benign [[breast pathology]] finding that is associated with a mild increased risk of [[breast cancer]]. | '''Florid epithelial hyperplasia''', abbreviated '''FEH''', is a common benign [[breast pathology]] finding that is associated with a mild increased risk of [[breast cancer]]. | ||
It is also known as '''florid epithelial hyperplasia of the usual type''' (abbreviated '''FEHUT''') and '''usual ductal hyperplasia''' (abbreviated '''UDH'''). | It is also known as '''florid epithelial hyperplasia of the usual type''' (abbreviated '''FEHUT''') and '''usual ductal hyperplasia''' (abbreviated '''UDH'''). | ||
Confusingly, it may be referred to as ''epithelial hyperplasia'', term that is best avoided, as it could lead to confusion with ''[[mild epithelial hyperplasia]]''. | Confusingly, it may be referred to as ''epithelial hyperplasia'', term that is best avoided, as it could lead to confusion with ''[[mild epithelial hyperplasia]]''. | ||
'''Moderate epithelial hyperplasia''' redirects to this article, as it is usually lumped with FEH. | |||
==General== | ==General== |
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