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What is the cause of a lump in my right nipple. slightly painful and hard initially but turns rubbery when stressed. increased hair growth around it.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Evaluation needed: You are describing something that could be benign, but there are some more serious possibilities, so get it looked at by a gynecologist or breast surgeon.

Dr Balin agreed

Answered 2/24/2013

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A member asked:

What is the cause of a lump in my right nipple. slightly painful and hard initially but turns rubbery when stressed. increased hair growth around it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Dr Balin agreed

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