21. Understanding Cancer Of The Breast - Breast Lumps, Understanding Breast Cancer Common causes of benign breast lumps are cysts (sacs of fluid which build up inthe breast tissue) or fibroadenomas (solid tumours made up of fibrous and http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/info/brest/brest-4.htm

The UK's Leading Cancer Information Service FREEPHONE HELPLINE: 0808 800 1234 Cancer Information Clinical ... References Understanding cancer of the breast From the CancerBACUP booklet series Breast lumps Seven out of eight breast lumps are benign and are not cancers. Common causes of benign breast lumps are cysts (sacs of fluid which build up in the breast tissue) or fibroadenomas (solid tumours made up of fibrous and glandular tissue). Benign breast lumps are easily treated. If you do notice a lump or are aware of any new change in your breast visit your doctor straight away. Any different or unusual change in the breast should always be examined, because even though most breast lumps are benign, they still need to be checked carefully to rule out the possibility of cancer. Also, if it is cancer, the earlier the treatment is given, the more likely it is to be successful. Related CancerQs Questions and answers on breast cancer Factsheet NHS cancer referral guidelines - Breast cancer Message Board Breast cancer support message board Homepage: http://www.cancerbacup.org.uk/

22. Health Topic, Breast Lumps benign breast lumps are symptoms and exam findings of fibrocystic breast changesinclude Does it hurt? benign breast lumps are often tender or painful. http://www.hillhealth.com/topics/breast_lumps.htm

Search by Topic Health Topics Diabetic Recipes Health Classes Full Site Search Internet Resources Hill Physicians YOUR PRIVACY INTERNET RESOURCES ... EMAIL Health Topic: Breast Lumps by Demetra Hufford Finding a lump in your breast can be scary, but breast lumps are a normal condition that affects more than 60 percent of all women at some point in their lives. 80-85 percent of breast lumps that are biopsies turn out to be benign (non-cancerous) especially in women under 50 years old. Generalized breast lumpiness Generalized breast lumpiness is known by several names including fibrocystic breast disease, fibrocystic breasts and benign breast disease. Technically not a disease, these terms are used to describe a wide range of benign breast conditions including generalized breast changes, lumps, cysts, nipple discharge, infection and inflammation. A cyst is a fluid filled sac. Benign breast lumps are symptoms and exam findings of fibrocystic breast changes include: Tenderness in one or both breasts with pressure or touch Pain or fullness in the breast A dense, pebbly, or ropy consistency, often most noticeable in the outer quadrants of the breast and around the areola.

23. Breast Health - Common Benign Lumps Common Benign Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The twomost common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.baptistoneword.org/healthinfo/breast_ue Folder/lumps.htm

Home Site Index Anatomy of the Breasts ... Online Resources Common Benign Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. In addition, there are several other conditions that can present themselves as lumps, such as fat necrosis and sclerosing adenosis. What is a cyst? A cyst is a fluid-filled sac, that develops in the breast tissue, which typically occurs in women between the ages of 35 and 50 and is most common in women approaching menopause. They often enlarge and become tender and painful just before the menstrual period and may seem to appear overnight. Cysts are rarely malignant and may be caused by a blockage of breast glands. Cysts can feel either soft or hard. When close to the surface of the breast, cysts can feel like a large blister, smooth on the outside, but fluid-filled on the inside. However, when they are deeply imbedded in breast tissue, a cyst will feel like a hard lump because is covered with tissue. How are cysts diagnosed and treated?

24. Benign Breast Conditions Eighty percent of all breast lumps are benign (noncancerous). benign breast lumpsare usually moveable and smooth, and can often be found in both breasts. http://www.cchs.net/health/health-info/docs/0600/0620.asp?index=6270

25. Imaginis - Benign Breast Conditions benign breast lumps are often first detected by physicians during clinical breastexamination, routine mammogram or by patients practicing breast self http://imaginis.com/breasthealth/benign.asp

search tips Benign Breast Conditions Format for Printing A benign breast condition is any non-cancerous breast abnormality. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast tissue is examined under a microscope some type of abnormality is common in nine out of every ten women. Though not life-threatening, benign conditions may cause pain or discomfort for some patients. Some (not all) benign conditions can signal an increased risk for breast cancer. The most common benign breast conditions include fibrocystic breast condition , benign breast tumors, and breast inflammation. Depending on the type of benign breast condition and the patient's medical situation, treatment may or may not be necessary. Main menu: Overview: Breast Tissue Changes How Are Benign Breast Conditions Detected? Nipple Discharge Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) ... Additional Resources and References Overview: Breast Tissue Changes The breast is composed of two main types of tissues: glandular tissues and stromal (supporting) tissues. The glandular tissues house the milk-producing lobules and the ducts (the milk passages). The stromal tissues include fatty and fibrous connective tissue. Any changes in the glandular or stromal areas may cause symptoms of benign breast conditions. Some women experience changes to their breast tissue over their lifetime. These changes can include an increase in the number of breast cells (hyperplasia) or the emergence of atypical breast cells (atypical hyperplasia). In some instances, a portion of breast tissue that exhibits abnormal characteristics can eventually develop into a cancerous tumor. That is why physicians carefully monitor patients with abnormal breast cells, to ensure that if cancer develops at a later date, it is detected and treated early. Some patients with atypical hyperplasia may also be recommended to take the drug

26. Roche Diagnostics - Health Info benign breast lumps usually have smooth edges and can be moved slightlywhen you push against them. They are often found in both breasts. http://www.roche-diagnostics.com/healthinfo/womens_health/breast_cancer/ 24 type

27. Evaluation Of Breast Lumps Common causes of benign breast lumps are cysts (sacs of fluid which build up inthe breast tissue) or fibroadenomas (solid tumors made up of fibrous and http://www.thesurgicalchoice.com/bd_eval.htm

Evaluation of Breast Lumps Nine out of ten breast lumps are benign and not cancerous. Common causes of benign breast lumps are cysts (sacs of fluid which build up in the breast tissue) or fibroadenomas (solid tumors made up of fibrous and glandular tissue). Other causes include benign breast changes, breast infection or injury, breast cancer or certain medication may cause a breast lump or pain. The doctors can easily treat benign breast lumps. Any unusual lumps in the breast should always be examined. Even though most breast lumps are benign, they still need to be checked by a doctor to rule out the possibility of cancer. Some studies show that the chances of developing benign breast changes are higher for a woman who has never had children, has irregular menstrual cycles, or has a family history of breast cancer. Benign breast conditions are less common among women who take birth control pills or who are overweight. Because they generally involve the glandular tissues of the breast, benign breast conditions are more of a problem for women of child-bearing age, who have more glandular breasts. Procedures A.

28. FNAC Of Breast Lumps Of the 61 patients who were aspirated with a 21 needle, histological examinationrevealed 45 breast carcinomas and 16 benign breast lumps. http://www.rcsed.ac.uk/journal/vol43_5/4350008.htm

J.R. Coll. Surg. Edinb., 43, October 1998, 322-323 A randomized controlled trial comparing a 21 G needle with a 23 G needle for fine needle aspiration of breast lumps S.R. WALKER Department of Surgery, Peterborough District Hospital, Thorpe Road, Peterborough, UK A randomized study was performed on patients in whom the clinical decision had already been made to excise a breast lump. The objective was to assess the difference in diagnostic results of 21 and 23 G needles in the fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of breast lumps. Following induction of anaesthetic, (local or general), FNAC was performed with either a 21 or 23 G needle. The breast lump was then excised and the histology and cytology results analysed routinely. One hundred and twenty-five excised breast lumps were included. Sixty-one had FNAC performed with a 21 G needle and 64 had FNAC performed with a 23 G needle. Of the 61 21 G FNAC, histology revealed 45 breast cancers. Of the 64 23 G FNAC, 50 patients had breast cancer. There was no statistical difference between these two results. There is no difference in the cytological yield when a 21G needle is compared with that of a 23 G needle. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of breast lumps is an important part of the triple assessment of the palpable breast lump (clinical examination, imaging, [mammography or ultrasound], and FNAC). It has been shown that FNAC can reduce the number of open breast biopsies.

29. OHSU Health.com - Breast Health Common Benign Lumps. What are some common types of benign breast lumps? Thetwo most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.ohsuhealth.com/breast/lumps.asp?sub=1

30. What Is Breast Cancer? > What Are The Main Symptoms? > Brief These are called benign breast lumps. What are the types of benign breastlumps? The commonest benign breast lumps are cysts (fluid http://www.minervation.com/cancer/breast/patient/what/symptoms1.html

What is breast cancer? DETAILED Although the first symptom of breast cancer is usually a breast lump, most lumps are not due to cancer. These are called benign breast lumps. What are the types of benign breast lumps? What are the symptoms of breast cancer? What should a woman do if she notices any of these changes? Which women should be seen by a specialist? What are the types of benign breast lumps? The commonest benign breast lumps are cysts (fluid-filled lumps), fibroadenomas (solid lumps) and breasts that are just generally lumpy (diffuse nodularity). What are the symptoms of breast cancer? Women with breast cancer can have many different symptoms. These include: a breast lump, a change in the size, shape or skin of the breast, nipple changes, a blood-stained discharge from the nipple and only rarely, pain in the breasts. What should a woman do if she notices any of these changes? If a woman notices anything unusual in her breasts, she should see her GP as soon as possible.

31. What Is Breast Cancer? > What Are The Main Symptoms? > Detailed Before describing the symptoms of breast cancer, it is useful to mention thetypes of benign breast lumps. What are the types of benign breast lumps? http://www.minervation.com/cancer/breast/patient/what/symptoms2.html

What is breast cancer? BRIEF The first symptom of breast cancer is usually a lump in the breast. However, most breast lumps are not due to cancer. These are called benign (not cancerous) breast lumps. Before describing the symptoms of breast cancer, it is useful to mention the types of benign breast lumps. What are the types of benign breast lumps? What are the symptoms of breast cancer? What should a woman do if she has any of these symptoms? Which women should be seen by a specialist? What are the types of benign breast lumps? There are many types of benign breast lumps. The commonest types are as follows: Breast cyst Breast cysts are sacs filled with fluid within the breast. They are the commonest benign breast lumps in women aged between 35 and 55 years. Usually, they can be diagnosed and treated easily. A fine needle is put into the cyst and the fluid inside is drained out. Fibroadenoma This is a solid lump of hard, fibrous tissue. Fibroadenomas are the commonest benign breast lumps in women younger than 20 to 30 years. In general, if a fibroadenoma were bigger than 4cm across, most doctors would suggest that it should be surgically removed. Smaller lumps in women under 30 years do not have to be removed as long as the diagnosis is certain. However, some women prefer to have them removed to relieve their anxiety. Smaller lumps in women over 30 probably should be removed to avoid the risk of missing a cancer.

32. TransMed: Patient Education - 2 benign breast lumps. There are other, not as common benign breast lumps causedby a variety of breast problems such as sclerosing adenosis, etc. http://www.breastdiseases.com/pe2.htm

Patient Education Physician Guidelines Treatment Index News ... E-Mail Patient Education (2) Benign Lumps BENIGN BREAST LUMPS Breasts are made up of ducts, lobes, fibrous tissue, and underlying bone ; therefore, they can feel lumpy or uneven. Before your menstrual period begins, and sometimes during your period, you can have some tenderness, pain, or lumps in your breasts. This could be due to the extra fluid that collects in the breast tissue (cyst) as well as changes in the body's hormonal levels. This is normal. But if the lumps do not disappear before your next period, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Any noticeable change, thickening or localized swelling in your breast that was not there before may be a lump. Eighty-five percent of all breast lumps found are benign. Some common benign breast problems that appear as lumps are: Cystic Disease (fibrocystic breast disease) is the most common cause of breast lumps in women. These lumps or cysts are fluid-filled sacs that enlarge and become tender and painful before the menstrual cycle. This condition is responsible for at least half of all breast biopsies performed. It tends to involve both breasts. These lumps are movable, and if large may feel round and firm. Cystic disease usually disappears after menopause.

33. Women's Health - Common Breast Lumps Common Breast Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The twomost common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.viahealth.org/disease/womenshealth/lumps.htm

ViaHealth Disease and Wellness Information ViaHealth's Women's Services Support Groups Birthing Ob/Gyns/Midwive ... s Common Breast Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. In addition, there are several other conditions that can present themselves as lumps, such as fat necrosis and sclerosing adenosis. What is a cyst? A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue, which typically occurs in women between the ages of 35 and 50 and is most common in women approaching menopause. They often enlarge and become tender and painful just before the menstrual period and may seem to appear overnight. Cysts are rarely malignant and may be caused by a blockage of breast glands. Cysts can feel either soft or hard. When close to the surface of the breast, cysts can feel like a large blister, smooth on the outside, but fluid-filled on the inside. However, when they are deeply imbedded in breast tissue, a cyst will feel like a hard lump because is covered with tissue. How are cysts diagnosed and treated?

34. CancerHelp UK That means they are not cancers. Most benign breast lumps are either, Benign breastlumps can be easily treated. Cysts can be drained through a fine needle. http://www.cancerhelp.org.uk/help/default.asp?page=3284

35. EMedicine - Breast Lumps : Article By Usamah Mossallam, MD National Cancer Institute Cancer Facts benign breast lumps and Other BenignBreast Changes. Available at http//www.nci.nih.gov.Full Text. http://www.emedicine.com/aaem/topic56.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties AAEM Emergency Medical and Family Health Guide Women's Health Breast Lumps Last Updated: April 13, 2001 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: breast mass, fibrocystic changes, breast cancer, fibroadenoma, mastitis AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Causes Signs And Symptoms ... Bibliography Author: Usamah Mossallam, MD , Senior Consulting Staff, Department of Emergency Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital Coauthor(s): Ronny Otero, MD , Staff Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, Henry Ford Hospital Usamah Mossallam, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Emergency Medicine American College of Emergency Physicians American College of Physicians , and Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Editor(s): Scott H Plantz, MD, FAAEM , Research Director, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mount Sinai School of Medicine;

36. MEDLINEplus Medical Encyclopedia: Breast Lump Treatment of benign breast lumps varies with the situation. As outlinedabove, solid breast lumps are often removed. Cysts can be drained. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003155.htm

Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Breast lump Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Considerations ... What to expect at your health care provider's office Illustrations Female Breast Breast lumps Fibrocystic breast disease Breast lump removal - series Alternative names Return to top Breast mass Definition Return to top A breast lump is a localized swelling, protuberance, or lump in the breast. Considerations Return to top Normal breast tissue, including glands and connective tissue, is present in both males and females of all ages. This tissue is responsive to hormonal changes. For this reason, a breast lump has different meanings in different situations. Since some lumps and some changes are considered normal, understanding the structure of the breast and how it functions may help eliminate some concerns. The first lump that concerns parents is often the lump found beneath the nipple of the newborn infant. This is true breast tissue that is enlarged in response to estrogens that the baby receives from the mother during pregnancy. It resolves on its own as the estrogen effects wear off. The breast enlargement may be found in both male and female infants and is not only normal, but also expected. The next most worrisome lump is that found in girls, often as young as 6 years old. A "breast bud" generally heralds the onset of puberty. They most often appear around 9 years of age. Often only one breast is involved or if both are involved, one side is larger than the other. The breast may be somewhat tender. This is normal development and should not be cause for worry.

37. Breast Cancer Roundtable : What's New benign breast lumps and Other Benign Breast Changes. Breast Cancer InfoMaze. RecentRequests to This Site. benign breast lumps and Other Benign Breast Changes. http://www.seas.gwu.edu/student/tlooms/MGT243/whats_new.html

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38. Common Breast Lumps Common Breast Lumps. What are some common types of benign breast lumps? Thetwo most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.lvhhn.org/being_healthy/women/women_az/breast_health/breast_lumps_ben

Find a Doctor Being Healthy Educational Programs Calendar of Events Locations Near You About Us/Donations Employment Press Room Search Being Healthy index Vitality Plus Calendar of Events Sleep Center Women's Health ... Lehigh Valley Hospital Women's Health Women's Health A-Z Common Breast Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. In addition, there are several other conditions that can present themselves as lumps, such as fat necrosis and sclerosing adenosis. What is a cyst? A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue, which typically occurs in women between the ages of 35 and 50 and is most common in women approaching menopause. They often enlarge and become tender and painful just before the menstrual period and may seem to appear overnight. Cysts are rarely malignant and may be caused by a blockage of breast glands. Cysts can feel either soft or hard. When close to the surface of the breast, cysts can feel like a large blister, smooth on the outside, but fluid-filled on the inside. However, when they are deeply imbedded in breast tissue, a cyst will feel like a hard lump because is covered with tissue.

39. Women's Health - Common Breast Lumps Common Breast Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The twomost common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.stjosephs-marshfield.org/womenshealth/lumps.htm

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40. Breast Health - Common Benign Lumps Common Benign Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The twomost common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. http://www.nyp.org/health/cd_rom_content/adult/breast/lumps.htm

Common Benign Lumps What are some common types of benign breast lumps? The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. In addition, there are several other conditions that can present themselves as lumps, such as fat necrosis and sclerosing adenosis. What is a cyst? A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Such cysts typically occur in women between the ages of 35 and 50 and are most common in those approaching menopause. They often enlarge and become tender and painful just before the menstrual period and may seem to appear overnight. Cysts are rarely malignant and may be caused by a blockage of breast glands. Cysts can feel either soft or hard. When close to the surface of the breast, cysts can feel like a large blister, smooth on the outside, but fluid-filled on the inside. However, when they are deeply imbedded in breast tissue, a cyst will feel like a hard lump because is covered with tissue. How are cysts diagnosed and treated?

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