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Content updated on May 23, 2022
Description
A breast lump is a mass that develops in the breast. They may be hard or soft, smooth or lumpy and come in all shapes and sizes.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Erythema
Headache
Fever
Recent weight loss
Swelling of the affected area
Possible Causes
- Epidermoid cyst
Sometimes known as sebaceous cysts. These are harmless bumps under the skin that are more common in men. There are a few causes including injury or surgery.
- Breast cancer
Cancer of the breast. Risk factors include estrogen, genetics, alcohol and obesity. Protective factors include having been pregnant, especially at a younger age.
Gynecomastia
A condition where abnormal hormone levels cause males to develop female characteristics (enlargement of the breast). Common causes include medications and tumors in the brain.
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Mastopathy
- Mastitis
- Traumatic fat necrosis
- Mondor disease
- Malignant lymphoma
Testicular tumor
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you feel a lump in your breast?
Do you have any swelling in any part of your body?
Do you feel fatigued?
Is there pain when pressing on the breast?
Is there blood mixed with the breast milk? (If you are not breastfeeding, please skip this question)
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan