Lobular

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Lobular refers to anything related to a lobule, a small lobe or a subdivision of an organ or other part of the body. In the context of medicine, it is often used to describe certain types of diseases, conditions, or anatomical structures.

Lobular Carcinoma[edit | edit source]

Lobular carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that begins in the milk-producing glands (lobules) of the breast. It is the second most common type of breast cancer, accounting for about 10-15% of all cases.

Lobular Capillary Hemangioma[edit | edit source]

Lobular capillary hemangioma is a benign vascular tumor that typically occurs on the skin or mucous membranes. It is also known as a pyogenic granuloma.

Lobular Neoplasia[edit | edit source]

Lobular neoplasia is a term used to describe a group of conditions that increase a woman's risk of developing invasive breast cancer. It includes atypical lobular hyperplasia and lobular carcinoma in situ.

Lobular Pneumonia[edit | edit source]

Lobular pneumonia, also known as bronchopneumonia, is a type of pneumonia that affects one or more lobules of the lungs.

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