Question 1

what is done for a teenager with a breast lump/cyst?

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Depends: If it is a cyst, which is fluid-filled, usually nothing.  If it is causing pain, then an aspiration can be performed.

If it is a solid mass, it is most likely a fibroadenoma (I have several posts on this topic).  Unless it is large, we don't do anything with them.  If it is a large fibroadenoma, then it is usually removed surgically.

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Question 2

does a soft breast lump differ from a hard breast lump in a teenager in terms of chance for cancer?

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Yes: A hard lump is more suspicious for cancer, but the only way to know for sure if to have your doctor or health provider check the lump.

Question 3

how do breast lumps form?

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Depends: There are many different reasons breast lumps form.  When you are in your teens and twenties the majority of causes are benign.  As you enter your forties the risk of malignant (cancer) causes goes up.  The only way to know for sure is to look at a piece of the lump under a microscope (biopsy). If a lump has been stable for many years with no changes u may be able to watch.  If not, biopsy.

Question 4

what causes of breast lumps?

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Many things: "lumps" can be normal areas of asymmetrically dense breast tissue, fluid filled cysts, benign solid masses, or malignancy.  Any new lump drawing attention or concern particularly if it persists or enlarges over a short period of time should be appropriately evaluated by a physician.

Question 5

what are breast lumps composed of?

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Breast lumps: It depends: 1. Cysts are fluid; 2. Tumors are solid; 2a. Benign tumors often are composed of the supportive tissues of the breast [fibroadenoma]; 2b. Malignant tumors are typically from the milk producing tissues; 3. Finally fibrocystic lumps are just normal lumpy breast tissue made up of all elements of breast and often vary with the menstrual cycle.

Question 6

what are the types of breast lumps?

Accepted Answer

Tumors, Cysts, etc.: The breast by its very nature is "lumpy-bumpy", often making it difficult to distinguish lumps that count from normal breat tissue.  Lumps "that count" (dominant masses) tend to be distinct from normal breast tissue.  They may be fluid-filled (cysts) or solid (tumors)--this can be differentiated by ultrasound.  Tumors may be benign or malignant--this can be differentiated by biopsy.

Question 7

could breast lumps cause any problem?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Breast lumps/masses should be medically evaluated.

Question 8

would i be able to have two breast lumps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many different reasons women may feel a lump in their breasts.  The majority of these lumps are benign (not cancer)  you may have one, two or many.  At 32 your risk for something bad is low.  Have a doctor examine you and obtain your family history.  Often a simple needle bx will reassure you that the lumps are nothin.

Question 9

what are breast lumps supposed to feel like?

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Nodular: Breast lumps are commonly distinct from the tissue they arise in.  You can always compare the feeling of a similar area on the same breast or the other breast so see if it is different.  They usually have "soft" edges so can easily slip from the fingers.  Any abnormality should be seen by your doctor.

Question 10

how to tell what breast lumps look/feel like?

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Depends: Any nodule or lump that is new to you and different from what you remember your breasts feeling like should be looked at by a dr.  Some women have lumpier breasts than others.  So you are really looking for something that stands out as new.  If in doubt, see you md.

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