Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Prophylactic Mastectomy

Surgical removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in persons who may be predisposed.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Surgical removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of developing breast cancer in persons who may be predisposed.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Mastectomies, Prophylactic
  • Mastectomy, Prophylactic
  • Prophylactic Mastectomies

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, education, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2017

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Previous Indexing

  • Mastectomy (1977-2016)
  • Prophylactic Surgical Procedures (2014-2016)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E04w.466w.911
  2. E04w.625w.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Prophylactic Mastectomy. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000072036. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000072036
  2. Prophylactic Mastectomy. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73210051