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The Patient Was Admitted for Prophylactic Breast Removal

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The patient was admitted for prophylactic breast removal.The patient has a strong family history of breast cancer and the patient has severe fibrocystic disease in both breasts,making breast examination difficult.The patient was taken to the OR,and a bilateral simple mastectomy was performed.The patient recovered with no problems.The pathology report showed no evidence of malignancy.Final Diagnosis: Family history of breast cancer;severe fibrocystic disease.Procedure: Bilateral simple mastectomy.


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