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What Does Oval Mass In The Breast Indicate?
I have been told that I have an oval mass in the right lateral breast. I am having a diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound in the morning. I am very nervous and was wondering what the word mass means? Is this a hard knot, fluid filled cyst, or just what does it mean?
Tue, 19 Sep 2017
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Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. The word 'mass' means a collection of tissue in an abnormal pattern. It can be clarified after investigation. On palpation, it is possible to differentiate a cyst and a solid mass depending on the consistency. Differentiation is through proper investigation. Please go ahead as planned. Do not worry. Hope this helps.
Thanks for sharing your health concern with us. The word 'mass' means a collection of tissue in an abnormal pattern. It can be clarified after investigation. On palpation, it is possible to differentiate a cyst and a solid mass depending on the consistency. Differentiation is through proper investigation. Please go ahead as planned. Do not worry. Hope this helps.
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