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Hi doctor. my sister hard something like stone inside her breast, what is that? and what cause it? thanks

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Dr. Steven Hebert answered

Breast stone: The only thing that i can think of is a concretion that sometimes plugs the ducts of a women who is actively breast feeding. Also, breast cancers are often very firm and can feel like a stone beneath the skin. Hope this helps.

Answered 11/4/2013

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A member asked:

Hi doctor. my sister hard something like stone inside her breast, what is that? and what cause it? thanks

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Hebert answered

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