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Are lumps behind the nipples a symptom of gynecomastia or just normal hormone fluctuations?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Neither: Lumps or masses beneath nipples may be concerning and should be examined by a breast surgeon. Gynecomastia is typified by enlargement of the entire breast, not only certain nodules beneath the nipples.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes: Could be either. Would have a surgeon incheck it especially if any history of breast cancer in your family.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Needs Evaluation: A mass behind the nipple/areola complexes should be evaluated. This could be gynecomastia or breast cancer.
Answered 9/8/2013
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How do you get rid of gynecomastia? Puffy nipple area. Inside there is a hard lump which kind of feels like a cist, but it's not liquid inside of it.
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I (male) have hard uneven lump left of my nipple, stays still but tender/sore to touch. I had Gynecomastia reduction 7 years ago. Could this be cause?
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I'm 77, a male, diagnosed with gynecomastia, (non-cancerous, tender lump size of walnut under one nipple). Doctor wants to start tamoxifen. Is this necessary?
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