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Re: lump/thickening

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Posted by Shelly Blechman on 7/30/2003 from 216.117.218.35:

In reply to: lump/thickening posted by sabina on 7/20/2003 from 206.116.131.136:

The thickening can be from any number of things including lumps that are benign (like cysts or fibroadenomas) or malignant. It can also be from an infection, like mastitis. There is also something called "pseudolumps" that are sometimes difficult for providers to determine exactly what type of lump it is. Pseudolump is a general term used to describe an "area of breast tissue that feels more prominent and persistent that usual."* This can be just exaggerated lumpiness but it is always best to have it examined by a physician. This area can be followed over a period of time, at different stages in a woman's cycle, if still menstruating, and in order to confrim if these are normal changes and lumpiness and to prevent unnecessary biopsy of this area or if it is suspicious and requires a biopsy.

It is good that you are seeing a doctor so that this area of your breast can be evaluated clinically.

Please let us know the outcome of your doctor visit and if we can provide you with any information.

Shelly Blechman
Program Director
WIN Against Breast Cancer
Toll Free 866-2 WINABC (294-6222)

*source: Dr. Susan Love's Breast Book

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