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I have this bump on my left breast thats i can pick up near my nipple what is this and what can i do to make it go away ? im a teen

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Breast lump: Have an exam and an US if indicated. Breast Cancer is very rare in teenagers so it is likely a blocked duct or a type of cyst. Once a diagnosis has been made, getting it resolved will be the next step. All the best.

Answered 1/12/2015

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