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Why There Is A Lump On My Chest With Offensive Smell?
I have a very tiny lump on my chest that sits under the skin. If I touch or squeeze it, it gives off an offensive smell. I have an implant in my right breast as was born with a deformity called Poland Syndrome. Could the smell have any connection to the implant? I have had this for approx 3yrs
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi,
The smell is likely to indicate an infection. If this is close to the implant then you should see a doctor as there is a risk that the implant may become infected. If you have had this problem for a number of years, this may indicate that a sinus or tract has formed under the skin. This may need to be treated with antibiotics or surgically excised.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
The smell is likely to indicate an infection. If this is close to the implant then you should see a doctor as there is a risk that the implant may become infected. If you have had this problem for a number of years, this may indicate that a sinus or tract has formed under the skin. This may need to be treated with antibiotics or surgically excised.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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