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What Causes Round Nodule Above Left Nipple?
Question: Hi ! I went to the doc today because I have a very tiny perfectly round nodule above my left nipple. The area gets sore around 4 days before period and soreness around the nodule goes away about 3 days after period. Not sure if nodule stays. My doc today said it was XXXXXXX but to me it doesn't seem XXXXXXX She couldn't feel it laying down , but felt it sitting up. Very tiny. Smaller than a pea I'd say. Going in for mammogram next week. She thought it seemed like a cyst. Any insight on this?
Brief Answer:
These changes seem normal to me!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
The tiny size of this nodule and its changing features before and after menses make this to resemble more of breast changes associated with hormonal fluctuations. I will not disagree with a mammogram but my suspicion that the findings would be normal is high.
a cyst is very distinct on examination. Feeling soft and renitent just like a plastic filled with water. I would very much doubt if this were to be the final report. Did your doctor examine the armpits and upper chest looking for any other abnormal findings? And what was the report?
In all, these findings are more likely to be benign than not. Lets' see what the mammogram settles on. I wish you well and keep me updated when the mammogram is done.
These changes seem normal to me!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
The tiny size of this nodule and its changing features before and after menses make this to resemble more of breast changes associated with hormonal fluctuations. I will not disagree with a mammogram but my suspicion that the findings would be normal is high.
a cyst is very distinct on examination. Feeling soft and renitent just like a plastic filled with water. I would very much doubt if this were to be the final report. Did your doctor examine the armpits and upper chest looking for any other abnormal findings? And what was the report?
In all, these findings are more likely to be benign than not. Lets' see what the mammogram settles on. I wish you well and keep me updated when the mammogram is done.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hi. Yes she felt everywhere. Everything looked great!
Brief Answer:
Let's wait for the mammogram to be done!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to know the entire breast and its drainage system was thoroughly evaluated..
I will patiently wait on the mammogram results. Keep me updated about this.
I wish you well.
Let's wait for the mammogram to be done!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to know the entire breast and its drainage system was thoroughly evaluated..
I will patiently wait on the mammogram results. Keep me updated about this.
I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
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