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A breast mass, also known as a breast lump, is a localized swelling that feels different from the surrounding tissue. [1] Breast pain, nipple discharge, or skin changes may be present. [1] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue. [2]
A soft, compressible, and mobile mass of breast tissue is felt under the nipple and its surrounding skin in contrast to softer fatty tissue which is not associated with a mass. [ 9 ] [ 22 ] It may also be accompanied by breast tenderness or nipple sensitivity, which is commonly associated with gynecomastia observed in adolescents, typically ...
Early warning signs of breast cancer. A breast tumor is an abnormal mass of tissue in the breast as a result of neoplasia. A breast neoplasm may be benign, as in fibroadenoma, or it may be malignant, in which case it is termed breast cancer. Either case commonly presents as a breast lump. Approximately 7% of breast lumps are fibroadenomas and ...
The periareolar glands of Montgomery in the breast are also called Montgomery tubercles or Morgagni tubercles. These periareolar glands are small, papular tissue projections at the edge of the areola (nipple).Obstruction of the Montgomery tubercles may result in an acute inflammation, a clear or light brownish fluid may drain out of the areola (nipple discharge), and an subareolar mass may ...
Breasts are composed of three kinds of tissue: Fibrous tissue that holds the breast in place; glandular tissue that makes milk (lobes) and the tubes (aka ducts) that carry milk to the nipple; and ...
Of all breast tissue samples taken, fibroadenomas comprise about 50%, and this rate rises to 75% for tissue sample in women under the age of 20 years. [29] Fibroadenomas are more frequent among women in higher socioeconomic classes and darker-skinned people. [29]
In most cases breast cancers are asymptomatic and are detected by routine clinical screening exams. In about 30% of cases a breast mass may be felt. [13] [14] The mass will not fluctuate with the menstrual period. [15] Changes to the overlying skin including dimpling, pinching, orange peel-like texture, or nipple retraction may be seen. [16]
The researchers report that while lymph node swelling is a “known side effect” of COVID-19 vaccination, changes to the structure or density of breast tissue are “exceedingly rare.”