
Dimple, Pain Or Slight Indent On The Right Breast. No Regular Breast Checkup. What Can It Be?

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A small dent on the breast with pain can be due to a benign breast problem like fibroadenoma or it may be indicative of a malignant change or a lymphatic blockage.
Dimpling accompanied by other symptoms, such as changes in breast size, visibility of veins, lumps or nipple discharge, should be looked into immediately. Some changes are normal during menstruation, but if these symptoms do not go away or are painful these need to be properly investigated.
You need to consult your physician for a detailed examination and appropriate investigations.
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An indentation on the breast that too painful can be due to benign causes or due to a serious cause like malignancy. Screening tests like mammography are necessary to find out the cause. You can look for any other associated skin changes or nipple changes. Without investigations and a physical examination, it is not possible to predict the chances of it being due to cancer.
Please do not worry and go ahead with your scheduled appointment.
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