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I'm a 22 year old woman and i've had a sharp painful lump in my breast for weeks. what could be the causes?
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Possibly a cyst: Breast cysts are common and may be painful. However, there are also other types of lumps in the breast. Breast cancers are very rare in your age, but are not unheard of. I suggest to have a breast evaluation. If you have a painful cyst, it can be easily aspirated to alleviate your pain. If the lump is not a cyst, it may need a needle biopsy to verify its pathology.
Answered 10/5/2018
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Multiple causes: It could be a cyst, fibroadenoma, abscess, or mass. See your doctor for an exam and imaging tests.
Answered 3/2/2014
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