A mass in the mammary gland, either mobile or immobile. Once the mass has reached the size of a small garden pea, it can be detected by palpation. With mammography a larger number of early breast cancers are being detected since this techniques allows detection prior to the point at which the mass can be felt. Breast masses are not always malignant. Benign fibrocystic breast disease is not uncommon. A fine needle biopsy aspiration can distinguish a cystic mass from a solid one
Symptoms of Breast Lumps
The following features are indicative of Breast Lumps:
distinct lump with definite borders
firm, hard area within breast
thickened, slightly more prominent area in breast that's different from surrounding breast tissue
redness, dimpling or pitting of the skin of breast
one breast larger than the other
nipple changes
persistent breast pain or tenderness, which might increase during menstrual period
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Common Causes of Breast Lumps
The following are the most common causes of Breast Lumps:
breast cancer
breast cyst
fibroadenoma
fibrocystic breasts
injury or trauma to the breast
lipoma
Other Causes of Breast Lumps
The following are the less common causes of Breast Lumps:
intraductal papilloma
milk cyst (galactocele)
mastitis
Risk Factors for Breast Lumps
The following factors may increase the likelihood of Breast Lumps:
breast cancer
breast cyst
injury or trauma to the breast
milk cyst (galactocele)
mastitis
Prevention of Breast Lumps
Yes, it may be possible to prevent Breast Lumps. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
changing lifestyle or eating habits
avoiding things known to cause breast cancer
Occurrence of Breast Lumps
Number of Cases
The following are the number of Breast Lumps cases seen each year worldwide:
Common between 1 - 10 Million cases
Common Age Group
Breast Lumps most commonly occurs in the following age group:
Aged > 20 years
Common Gender
Breast Lumps most commonly occurs in the following gender:
Female
Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Breast Lumps
The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Breast Lumps:
Physical examination: To diagnose the type of breast lump and strategy for treatment
Doctor for Diagnosis of Breast Lumps
Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Breast Lumps:
General physician
Oncologist
Complications of Breast Lumps if untreated
Yes, Breast Lumps causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Breast Lumps is left untreated:
breast cancer
fibroadenoma
Procedures for Treatment of Breast Lumps
The following procedures are used to treat Breast Lumps:
Open surgery: To remove large fibroadenomas
Biopsy-removal technique: To remove the fibroadenoma bit by bit
Self-care for Breast Lumps
The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Breast Lumps:
Monitor the breasts: To monitor the condition of the breast regularly helps prevent symptoms to worsen
Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Breast Lumps
The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Breast Lumps:
Exercise: Walking, swimming and yoga can help to relieve fatigue
Stress Management: Muscle relaxation, visualization, and spending time with friends and family help to control stress
Patient Support for Treatment of Breast Lumps
The following actions may help Breast Lumps patients:
Supportive care: Family provides an extra layer of support that makes feel better and live longer
Time for Treatment of Breast Lumps
While time-period of treatment for each patient may vary, below is the typical time-period for Breast Lumps to resolve if treated properly under an expert supervision: