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I have a hard knot on my areola. it's very hard and feels like a pebble. it's slowly growing and is starting to occasionally become painful. ideas?

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Mass: Your interests would be best served by having it evaluated and removed.

Answered 9/5/2015

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A member asked:

I have a hard knot on my areola. it's very hard and feels like a pebble. it's slowly growing and is starting to occasionally become painful. ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

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