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Results 1 - 10 of 33 for Lumps
  1. Most breast lumps are not diagnosed by a healthcare provider, but are detected by women who give themselves breast self-examinations. ...
  2. Most breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous), as in fibroadenoma, a condition that mostly affects women under age 30. Fibrocystic breast ...
  3. Less than one-fourth of all breast lumps are found to be cancerous, but benign breast disease can be difficult to distinguish from cancer. Consequently, all breast lumps should be checked ...
  4. There are many possible causes for lumps in the breast. Most breast lumps are benign, as in fibroadenoma, a condition that affects mostly women under age 30. Breast abscesses ...
  5. A breast lump is surgically excised and then tested for malignancy.
  6. The most frequently seen lumps or swellings in the neck are enlarged lymph nodes. This can be caused by bacterial or viral infections, malignancy, and ...
  7. ... the subcutaneous layer just below the skin. These lumps can be multiple and present for many years.
  8. ... nodes of the armpit (axilla). When a breast lump is found to contain cancer, and if the ... addition to surgery. In certain cases of malignant lumps, lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy is as effective ...
  9. ... gauge needle to attempt to draw fluid from lumps that are thought to be cysts. Fine needle ... larger needle to make multiple passes through a lump, drawing out tissue and fluid. Withdrawn fluid and ...
  10. A fibroadenoma is a non-cancerous benign lump that is found in breast tissue. When felt under the skin, the lump may feel rubbery and easily moveable within the breast tissue. ...
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