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I have a lump in between my breast. it's about a bean size and hard. it hurts to touch. any idea what this could be?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sebaceous cyst: A sebaceous cyst is a swelling from a swollen sebaceous gland or oil gand in your skin. They are common and usually need to be removed surgically (an office procedure). Other possibilitis include a dermatofibroma or lipoma. A metastatic tumor could be possible, but usually not tender.

Answered 8/18/2012

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A member asked:

I have a lump in between my breast. it's about a bean size and hard. it hurts to touch. any idea what this could be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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