Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Describe the features of breast fat necrosis.?
12 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Painless lump: Fat necrosis of the breast often occurs after injury to the breast tissue. It typically causes a painless lump within the breast. If you have a lump in your breast, you should consider seeing a doctor to determine the cause.
Answered 10/6/2012
6k views
Thank
Breast fat necrosis: Fat necrosis in the breast may occur following surgery. If this is suspected, an imaging study may be performed such as ultrasound, a mammogram or an mri.
Answered 12/16/2016
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long should a fat necrosis breast lump last before healed?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Does fat necrosis in the breast from a fall increase my chance of breast cancer? Biopsy proven fat necrosis
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Can fat necrosis cause swelling in your breast?
Is there a cure for breast fat necrosis?
If someone leaned really hard on your breast: is dat a risk for fat necrosis or does the blow needs to be harder? Like surgery or if a ball gets hit in your breast? If it does create necrosis will this go away?
How long should a fat necrosis breast lump persist?
Do doctors see a lot of patients with breast fat necrosis?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
