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Can an area of fibrosis increase in size by 2mm on ultrasound as a result of pregnancy induced breast enlargement?
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?: Small increase probably not significant.
Answered 3/8/2014
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Possible: During pregnancy, there is an increase in the number and size of glands in the breasts. An area of "fibrosis" could certainly change in pregnancy. I would caution you that any change in a breast lump must be examined by your ob/gyn. Do not assume that this is just benign.
Answered 3/8/2014
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