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Question: Hi iam 30 years women recently 9 months back I delivered a baby girl and a nursing mother. The problem is 10 days back I found a small cyst on surface of right side of breast.I went to doctor she told as sebaceous cyst suggested sofimax ointment I applied but no affect it is not fluid filled and it is painless iam more worried about breast cancer please help..
Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. But as per your description, this is unlikely to be cancer because of two reasons. First of all, it is on the surface. Breast cancer rarely starts from the surface. And second it is cystic. Cancers are not usually not cystic.
Most likely it is due blocked duct of a skin gland. These are painless unless very much distended. It may not go away with antibiotic cream but probably will subside spontaneously in some time.
If it doesn't, then minor surgical procedure may be required.
Overall, there is nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Unlikely to be cancer
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
I understand your concerns. But as per your description, this is unlikely to be cancer because of two reasons. First of all, it is on the surface. Breast cancer rarely starts from the surface. And second it is cystic. Cancers are not usually not cystic.
Most likely it is due blocked duct of a skin gland. These are painless unless very much distended. It may not go away with antibiotic cream but probably will subside spontaneously in some time.
If it doesn't, then minor surgical procedure may be required.
Overall, there is nothing to worry.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for ur answer doctor my question is shall I leave it or again can I go for check up please reply..
Brief Answer:
A follow-up is required
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it will be better to have a follow up exam at around 2 weeks.
A follow-up is required
Detailed Answer:
Yes, it will be better to have a follow up exam at around 2 weeks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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