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Noticed small lumps on my areola's (breasts). i think they're montgomery tubercles. should i be worried? will the lumps disappear, and if so how long?

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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Montgomery Tubercles: Hi, as you mentioned yourself the bumps could be Montgomery Tubercles which become when stimulated and with hormonal changes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/18/2018

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A member asked:

Noticed small lumps on my areola's (breasts). i think they're montgomery tubercles. should i be worried? will the lumps disappear, and if so how long?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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