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Growth on right nipple tip on left half the size of rice. i've had it as a child. it's nipple flesh color and has feeling to it. any ideas?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Benign: you had it since childhood, didn't change shape/color, didn't bleed, no discharge, so it is benign overgrowth. Show it to your doctor on the next routine visit, and report any changes noted above, best wishes

Answered 8/25/2016

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