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Symptoms of Breast lump

Fibrocystic breast disease (fibroadenosis) is a term given to a group of benign conditions affecting the breast. One or both breasts become tender or painful and lumpy, and the symptoms occurring before and during menstruation (a period). After a period the breasts often return to normal.

A fibroadenoma is a smooth, well rounded and defined, solid lump made up of fibrous and glandular tissue, which moves easily (also known as a ‘breast mouse’) Sometimes a fibroadenoma will regress and can disappear but often they persist and may get larger, especially during pregnancy. 

A breast cyst is a firm fluid filled sac within the tissues of the breast.  Cysts vary in size, from tiny cysts to those, which are several centimetres in size. Single or multiple cysts can occur in one or both breasts. Cysts may cause no problems, but sometimes they can be tender to touch.

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