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Treatment of Breast lump

If the woman is experiencing breast pain due to fibroadenosis medicines may be prescribed. These include Efamast, which contains gamolenic acid, extracted from the Evening Primrose plant and Danazol or Bromocriptine, which alters the hormone balance. Danazol or Bromocriptine are not prescribed if the woman plans to become pregnant or is on the contraceptive pill. 

Cysts are treated by drawing off the fluid with a small needle and syringe (aspiration). After the cyst has been drained, the lump will disappear. The fluid will be sent to the laboratory for examination under the microscope. Although most cysts are benign, they are occasionally linked to an increased risk of developing breast cancer. Approximately 30% of cysts refill with fluid and need to be drained again.

Fibroadenoma: A biopsy is usually performed. Once it is confirmed it is a fibroadenoma, it does not have to be removed unless it is large or painful or the woman wishes it.  The surgery is usually done as a day case.

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