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Lump Under Areola, Painful, Getting Bigger In Size. Reason?

I have had a small hard lump under my areola for about two years. Have been breastfeeding for about 8 months. Just barely it started hurting and being very painful where the lump is. It won't let me push on it or pop it. It just moves around and is long,hard and thin. What could this be? A doctor told me awhile back this lump is normal. But it has gotten bigger.
Sat, 5 Oct 2013
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
If I were your treating doctor for this case of lump in the breast since two years with pain I would come up with these possibilities , these includes.
1 Fibroadenosis may occur at any age after puberty . In this condition pain usually worse during menstruation .
Diagnosis can be confirmed by mammography and consult a surgeon and get his opinion.
2 Simple solitary mammary cyst , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a surgeon.
3 Benign cancer ( neoplasm ) of breast , however this is many type .
Here I would like to mention only fibroadenoma either hard or soft ( as you are complaining that it is very hard ) . Diagnosis can be confirmed by mammography and physical examination by a surgeon.
4 Carcinoma breast ( least chance according to your history ) .
In my opinion consult a surgeon and get his opinion and physical examination will find out the exact nature of lump.
Good luck. Dr. HET
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Infertility Specialist,  Dr. Dattaprasad's  Response
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
The lump could be due to stagnated milk in blocked duct. If its hurting too much, you can consult your doctor for its removal.
Wish you good health.
Regards.
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Lump Under Areola, Painful, Getting Bigger In Size. Reason?

Hello, Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum. If I were your treating doctor for this case of lump in the breast since two years with pain I would come up with these possibilities , these includes. 1 Fibroadenosis may occur at any age after puberty . In this condition pain usually worse during menstruation . Diagnosis can be confirmed by mammography and consult a surgeon and get his opinion. 2 Simple solitary mammary cyst , diagnosis can be confirmed by physical examination by a surgeon. 3 Benign cancer ( neoplasm ) of breast , however this is many type . Here I would like to mention only fibroadenoma either hard or soft ( as you are complaining that it is very hard ) . Diagnosis can be confirmed by mammography and physical examination by a surgeon. 4 Carcinoma breast ( least chance according to your history ) . In my opinion consult a surgeon and get his opinion and physical examination will find out the exact nature of lump. Good luck. Dr. HET