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Breast Lump Learning Center

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A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.Normal breast tissue is present in both males and females of all ages. This tissue responds to hormonal changes and, therefore, certain lumps can come and...

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Causes
Lumps in a woman are often caused by fibrocystic changes, fibroadenomas, and cysts.Fibrocystic changes can occur in e...
Treatments
For fibrocystic changes, birth control pills are often helpful. Other women are helped by:Avoiding caffeine and choc...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Risk Factors
Prevention
Breast cancer screening is an important way to find breast cancer early, when it is most easily treated and cured. Ge...
Doctor Specialties
The skin on your breast appears dimpled or wrinkled(like the peel of an orange) You find a new breast lump during you...

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