A member asked:

My 11 yr old felt a hard lump on her lower breast. she says it's unmovable, hard, and is a bit painful when pressed on. what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

See your doctor: What may be hard for her might not be what a doctor would describe as hard. The best thing is to get it checked. Hard, immobile lumps are never left alone. Get it checked out.

Answered 8/27/2014

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Location: If centered under the nipple, this is likely the early awakening of her breast development. It can start on one side before the other & the rapid growth stretches fibers & can cause pain to touch or when clothing rubs the area. If it is anywhere else, it would not be. Her regular doc could confirm or exclude the possibility.

Answered 6/3/2017

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