What Causes Soft Tissue Mass Behind Left Nipple?

Posted on Fri, 5 Sep 2014

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Question : This is regarding my 11 year old son...there is a soft tissue "ball" about the size of a marble directly behind his left nipple. It does not cause him any pain or discomfort.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
a few conditions considered

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The most probable cause is a collection of breast tissue. Some boys get this kind of collection around the time of puberty. It may be related to the hormonal changes occurring then.
There are a couple of other conditions also to be considered mainly lipoma and neurofibroma.
An ultrasound examination of the breast will help in differentiating and reaching a diagnosis.
If you have further queries, I shall be happy to answer.
Wish you a good day
Dr. Noble Zachariah

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