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What Does Lump In Breast Indicate?

Posted on Sat, 8 Feb 2014

Question: Lump in breast still concerning me

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: You need clinical examination and mammography. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to us You need proper clinical examination by a surgeon and need few investigations. Any breast lump shouldn't be ignored.Lump may be due to inflammation,tumour etc. During examination it is important to examine consistency,margin,number,overlying skin etc.It is also very important to examine lymph nodes. After proper clinical examination,mammography should be done combined with sonography of the breasts.It will detect the lesions.MRI breast is needed in few cases. Ultrasonography of abdomen can be done if needed. Proper treatment depend upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (19 hours later)

I have been seen. N scanned. But it seems invisible. But palpable. Dr said its prob a nodule. I didnt think they were under areola area behind the nipple. Thats where the lump is

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (10 hours later)

Brief Answer: You can take second opinion if you are confident. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing back It should be visible during sonomammography as you can feel the lump. You can guide the radiologist about location of swelling during sonography. You can also take second opinion if you are confident of your palpation findings. Get well soon. Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar