What Causes Lump Below Nipple?

Posted on Fri, 9 Jan 2015

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Question : Dear dr,

My wife is 23 years old n currently Breastfeeding. It is the second month after her delivery. Just recently there is a pea size ball( like a papaya seed size) at the circumference of the base of the nipple ( I don't know the medical term) . It is visible on the outside and when pressed hard and stretched it seemed white inside .
What is it likely to be?

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be a breast cyst.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us about it.

I can understand your concern here.

With your description it is most probably due to breast cyst.

Are you able to upload the picture?

Is she having any pain or discharge?

If you send the picture then I will be able to give you a better opinion about it.

Please revert back to me with my answer.

Hoping to hear from you soon.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (19 minutes later)

I had uploaded the picture. Pls review Thank u

Thank u for your prompt reply

There is some pain like acne pain

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it is a breast cyst( galactocoele).

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Nice to hear from you once again.

I have seen your images and it is a breast cyst known as galactocoele.

It contain milk in it.

Hot compress helpful in its treatment.

Resolve by continuous breast feeding.

Hope it is useful, feel free to ask more questions.

Good luck.
Regards
Dr.Richa

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

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (32 minutes later)

Thk u so much for your prompt reply. I will tell my wife about it. Thk u

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

You are always welcome here.

I feel happy to assist you in your need.

Good luck

Regards
Dr.Richa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E