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A member asked:
What causes recurring hemorrhagic/proteinaceous breast cysts and do they increase the risk of breast cancer? my mom and material aunt have breast ca
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Not common: At 49 y.o. cyst are not uncommon but most are clear with serous fluid, just enough to keep ducts open. Hemorrhagic cysts not that common and one must ascertain they are not developing into cytst lesions. Cytology of bloody fluid might be valuable along with MRI of breast if mammo neg. BRACA should also be tested to see if genetic changes familial.
Answered 12/21/2020
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