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I have had a pain in my left breast radiating to my shoulder and down my left arm. what is this a sign of?
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Many things.: The differential diagnosis--as we like to say it--is quite exhaustive. Anything from cysts in the breasts to musculo-skeletal strain/sprain to deep visceral changes (e.g. Cardiac ischemia/angina pectoris) are all possibilities. This needs to be evaluated with a work-up focusing on the relevant issues outlined above.
Answered 2/26/2014
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