Question 1

can a breast cyst rupture?

Accepted Answer

No such concerns: Breast cysts are deeply located and protected by the breast tissues..., so there is no such risk or concerns.

Question 2

is bruising normal when a breast cyst ruptures. ?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Most breast cysts do not spontaneously rupture. They typically remain for months to years. If they resolve, they tend to resolve by resorption. Trauma to the breast can cause bruising and rupture of cysts. If there has been no trauma, you should discuss this with your doctor.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a breast cyst? i'm a 21 year old female.

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No symptoms: Many breast cysts cause no symptoms. Some can cause pain. You should have it checked by a doctor if you haven't already, to make sure it is a cyst.

Question 4

should i be concerned about a complex breast cyst?

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Possibly: But follow the advice of your radiologist and gynecologist.  Depending on the specifics they may recommend additional or more frequent testing, aspiration, needle biopsy, or excisional biopsy.

Question 5

can it hurt to get a breast cyst drained?

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No: The breast is given a local anesthetic, a small needle is inserted and the fluid is aspirated. The fluid is sent to the lab for evaluation. The whole procedure can be performed in the office.

Question 6

are breast cyst common for a 20 year old?

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Yes: They are more common in women aged 35-50 but can be found at any age.  Most breast cysts are benign. The might require drainage if they are painful, large, or just simply if you want to make them go away for piece of mind.
Cyst fluid that is bloody is of concern but almost any other color would be of no concern.

Question 7

is a 3 mm breast cyst too small to aspirate?

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Too small : A breast cyst that is 3mm is usually too small to aspirate.  They are usually observed to see if they get larger, then they can be addressed or disappear on their own.

Question 8

is it unusual to get breast cyst at 20 years old?

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Very common...: Breast cysts are extremely common, especially in early adulthood. However, it's important to know the type of breast cyst so that we know how to best deal with it. An ultrasound is usually needed to characterize the cyst. Occasionally, a cyst will need to be drained for diagnosis or relief of pain for the patient. Most of the time however, there is nothing special to do and we leave them alone.

Question 9

is a breast cyst that enlarges about every 6 months deadly.

Accepted Answer

Probably not serious: Breast cysts are almost always benign and not deadly at all.  Especially if painful, a breast cyst should be aspirated with a needle (usually an office procedure).  The fluid can be sent for pathologic analysis but that can be confusing as benign cyst fluid contains cells that can be confused with malignant cells. If cysts continue to recur after aspiration, they should be excised.

Question 10

what's the difference between a breast nodule and a breast cyst?

Accepted Answer

Solid v Fluid-Filled: A "nodule" is a generic term for a breast lump. Common causes include "lumpy-bumpy" breast tissue ("fibrocystic changes"), tumors (benign or malignant), and cysts (fluid-filled;benign).  A thorough history and physical examination supplemented by ultrasound+/-mammography+/-biopsy will help sort this out.

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