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Does a breast lump feel different from a cyst?
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No: Whether fluid-filled or solid, it is often very difficult to tell if a lump is a tumor or a cyst by examination alone. In contrast, an ultrasound will readily distinguish between the two.
Answered 10/26/2012
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No: To a patient they feel the same.
Answered 7/5/2012
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