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Breast Conditions

Cysts
A cyst is a closed pocket or pouch of tissue. It can be filled with air, fluid, pus, or other material.
Breast lump
A breast lump is a swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast.
Nipple discharge - abnormal
This symptom involves abnormal discharge from the nipple(s)
Breast - premenstrual tenderness and swelling
Premenstrual swelling and tenderness of both breasts occurs during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
Breast pain
Breast pain involves any discomfort or pain in the breast, such as .
Armpit lump
An armpit lump refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes in the armpit(s).
Mammogram - calcifications
Mammogram - calcifications
Nipple problems
Nipple problems can include tenderness or discharge from the nipple portion of the breast. (See also .)
Lumps in the breasts
Lumps in the breasts
Intraductal papilloma
Intraductal papilloma is a small, benign (non-cancerous) that grows within a milk duct of the breast.
Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a malignant growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Fibrocystic breast disease
Fibrocystic breast disease

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