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A 18-year-old female asked:

My sister noticed a lump in her right breast about 9 months ago and now she noticed a change in the size of the areola. please what could be the cause?

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Dr. Boniface Ikejiani
Dr. Boniface Ikejianianswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 29 years experience
Breast lump: For this your sister with history of breast lump in the past with changing areola size, need to see a general surgeon for evaluation and management. Good luck.
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