What Causes Hard Lump Near Nipple?

Posted on Mon, 19 Jan 2015

Question: My 11 year old daughter has a hard lump close to the outside of her left nipple under the skin. She is not shown any signs of development at this point. She just turned 11.

Answered by Dr. Arun (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
could be normal thelarche or infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us
From your description it looks more like normal breast enlargement which happens at this age called thelarche. It could also be due to infection. If it is painful and skin over the lump is red and warm it points more towards infection.

Otherwise if the skin overlying lump is normal don't worry.

But even then I would suggest you show her to your nearby doctor for confirmation.

Wishing your daughter good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

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