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Lump on right breast, grown to size of golf ball in less than a month. sore, hard, pebbly surface, visible from outside my breast. what could this be?

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Dr. John Weeks answered

Needs exam: Can't tell from just the description, but an abscess, cyst or tumor are all possibilities. Your doctor can order the appropriate tests after examining you.

Answered 11/29/2012

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A member asked:

Lump on right breast, grown to size of golf ball in less than a month. sore, hard, pebbly surface, visible from outside my breast. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Weeks answered

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