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What are the types of breast lumps?

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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.

Answered 12/2/2015

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Benign or malignant: Benign and malignant. In a younger age, the differential diagnosis is different types of benign lumps.

Answered 9/28/2016

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