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6 weeks old granddaughter has a small lump of fatty tissue on her left breast i would like to know the cause concern and consequence of this ?

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Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered

Breast lump: Almost all newborns, boys included, have lumps under the breasts. Thsi is caused by breast tissue stimulated by hormones during the pregnancy. They eventually go away.

Dr Ho agreed

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

6 weeks old granddaughter has a small lump of fatty tissue on her left breast i would like to know the cause concern and consequence of this ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alfredo Garcia answered

Dr Ho agreed

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