Could This Be An Early Sign Of Breast Cancer?

Posted on Thu, 27 Aug 2020

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Question : 21 never pregnant. looks like i have Montgomery's tubercles. could this be an early sign of breast cancer?

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Tubercles are swellings of sebaceous glands around the nipple. It is definitely not an early sign of breast cancer.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (7 hours later)

Why would they be swelling though? I’m not going through any hormonal changes or breastfeeding. Cancer could cause them to swell.

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

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Hi,
Welcome back.
Sometimes even weight gain, weight loss, stress, etc can cause hormonal changes resulting in these Montgomery's tubercles. Sometimes even tight clothing can cause this.

Do get examined by doctor to allay your fears.
Best wishes.

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