61. LI Breast Surgery - Breast Lumps And Masses breast lumps and Masses. a breast lump does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer.In fact, there are many benign or noncancerous conditions which present http://www.huntingtonli.org/mishkit/abnormal.html

Long Island Breast Surgery Information Center A service of Alison Mishkit, MD, F.A.C.S. BREAST ANATOMY DISCOVERY OF A BREAST LUMP BENIGN DISORDERS BREAST CANCER ... HOME PAGE Breast Lumps and Masses Discovering a breast lump in the shower or on routine breast self examination will strike fear in the heart of any woman. Breast cancer will often be the first thought that pops into mind and the time that elapses between finding the mass and seeing a doctor may seem like an eternity. Fortunately, finding a breast lump does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer. In fact, there are many benign or noncancerous conditions which present as breast masses. The approach to evaluating a breast mass varies with age and menopausal status of the patient. In a premenopausal woman the results of a breast exam may change depending upon her menstrual cycle. Because of hormonal fluctuations it is best to perform a breast exam 3 to 10 days after the onset of menstruation. Therefore in a young woman who has a questionable breast mass, reexamination at days 3-10 of the menstrual cycle may reveal that the mass is no longer present. In the event that the mass persists at reexamination a diagnostic work-up should be initiated. The first question to answer is whether or not the mass is a cyst or a solid mass. Needle aspiration may be the next step and can be performed in the surgeon's office with minimal to no discomfort.

62. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Breast Lumps And Cancer Noncancerous breast lumps. Most breast masses are not cancer. Many benign, ornoncancerous, breast conditions cause masses or lumps that can be felt. http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/1981.html

breast lumps and cancer By Susan Woods, MD Images (click to view larger image) A breast lump is a mass within the breast. Fluid-filled masses are known as cysts. Solid masses may be noncancerous tumors, or they may be breast cancer . Breast cancer occurs when a cell within a breast undergoes changes that cause it to grow and divide uncontrollably. What is the information for this topic? Breast cancer risks The risk for any woman to develop breast cancer is significant, about 1 in 9 over a lifetime. Breast cancer is also seen in men but is much less common. About 5% to 10% of all breast cancers may be related to genes that are passed through families, called BRCA1 and 2. Research has shown that women are also at greater risk of developing breast cancer if the following conditions apply: They have a personal history of breast cancer in the other breast. They have close blood relatives, like a mother or sister, who develop breast cancer before menopause. They have a history of certain changes in the breast tissue, including a condition known as atypical hyperplasia. There is evidence that the following conditions also contribute to a higher risk for breast cancer: beginning menstruation before age 12 drinking alcohol experiencing menopause after age 55 having a first child after age 30, or not having children

63. Benign Breast Conditions: Breast Lumps, Pain And Discharge Can Be Harmless benign breast Conditions breast lumps, Pain And Discharge Can Be Harmless.For every cancerous breast lump, at least 10 other breast http://www.sonocine.com/public/BE/breast_health/benign_conditions.html

For Information Call Hill Breast Center At: Benign Breast Conditions: Breast Lumps, Pain And Discharge Can Be Harmless For every cancerous breast lump, at least 10 other breast lumps are benign and completely harmless. However, cancer can cause symptoms that mimic benign breast conditions. So, if you have any of the symptoms listed below that don't fade or disappear shortly after your period, you must have a diagnostic breast evaluation as soon as possible. Remember, early detection is your best chance for a cure. There are three kinds of breast conditions that are usually benign but should be checked by a professional health care provider: Pain or tenderness, which can be accompanied by swelling Breast lumps or lumpiness, which can be accompanied by pain or swelling Discharge, accompanied by pain or swelling Four factors cause benign breast changes: Bra Underwires The stiff underwires found in many bras are a very common cause of breast irritation. Underwires may dig into the flesh or rub up and down when a woman moves her arms. Irritation usually occurs at one end or tip of the underwire. Caffeine Caffeine can stimulate fluid production within the breast, which may aggravate existing irritation.

64. Patient Information - Breast Care the breast are the most common cause of breast lumps in women This condition may causebreast pain disease is also called fibroadenosis or benign mammary change http://www.royalmarsden.org/patientinfo/booklets/breast_care/benign.asp

Patient Information intro information booklets your stay in hospital out-patients ... glossary Breast Care The healthy breast Benign breast conditions What causes breast cancer? Breast care and support ... top Benign breast conditions About one in five women develops benign breast disease at some time during their life - it's more than twice as common as breast cancer. The cause of benign breast disease is unknown. However, benign conditions don't occur before puberty and are less common after the menopause. Symptoms often vary during the menstrual cycle or with the use of the contraceptive pill. Both these facts point to a link with female hormones. There are several types of benign conditions. Breast cysts A breast cyst is a collection of fluid in the breast. The lump feels smooth and firm, moves easily and may be tender. If several cysts are grouped together, any swelling may feel irregular. Cysts often occur in both breasts and can develop anywhere within them. About 10% of women (one in 10) develop recurrent cysts. The fluid within the cyst comes from normal secretions. Towards the end of the menstrual cycle the cells in the breasts enlarge and swell. After a period the cells shrink and the fluid which is released disappears. Sometimes this fluid remains and forms a cyst.

65. Kinds Of Breast Lumps biopsied – are benign (noncancerous). Following are examples ofthe most common benign breast conditions which produce lumps. http://stonybrookhospital.com/BALDWIN/kindsof.htm

Benign Tumors Malignant Tumors Although any lump formed by body cells may be referred to technically as a tumor. Not all tumors are malignant (cancerous). Most breast lumps – 80% of those biopsied – are benign (non-cancerous). Following are examples of the most common benign breast conditions which produce lumps. Fibrocystic changes: This is not a disease, but rather a benign (not cancer) condition affecting 50 to 60 percent of all women. Fibrous breast tissue, mammary glands, and ducts overreact to the normal hormones produced during ovulation, resulting in the development of fibrous lumps and/or numerous, small multiple cysts, (lumpy, fluid-filled sacs, or "pockets"). Fibrocystic changes are an exaggerated response of breast tissue to changes of ovarian hormones. Fibrocystic changes are the most common non-cancerous breast condition. They are most common in women between the ages of 20 and 50. They are unusual after menopause unless a woman is taking hormones. The size and tenderness of Fibrocystic lumps usually increase before menstruation, decreasing after the period ends. This condition, also known as cystic mastitis, generally disappears after menopause. Medical opinion is still divided over whether Fibrocystic disease increases the risk of breast cancer.

66. Treatment Of Breast Lumps breast. But it's important to remember that fourfifths of all biopsiedbreast lumps are benign, which means no cancer is present. The http://www.universityobgyn.com/lumprx.htm

When You Find a Lump The information on this page is obtained from Understanding Breast Cancer: A Health Guide for All Women National Cancer Institute Publication No. 93-3536 Printed April 1993 If you discover a lump in one breast, either during breast self- examination or by chance, examine the other breast. If both breasts feel the same, the lumpiness is probably normal. You should, however, mention it to your doctor at your next visit. But if the lump is something new or unusual and does not go away after your menstrual period, it is time to call your doctor. The same is true if you discover a discharge from the nipple or skin changes such as dimpling or puckering . If you do not have a doctor of your own, your local medical society may be able to help you find a doctor in your area. You should not let fear delay you. It's natural to be concerned if you find a lump in your breast. But it's important to remember that four-fifths of all biopsied breast lumps are benign, which means no cancer is present. The sooner any problem is diagnosed, the sooner you can take care of it. Clinical Evaluation No matter how your breast lump was discovered, the doctor will want to begin with your "history": What symptoms do you have and how long have you had them? What is your age, menstrual status, general health? Are you pregnant? Are you taking any medications? How many children do you have? Do you have any relatives with benign breast conditions or breast cancer? Have you previously been diagnosed with benign breast changes?

67. Breast Problems 85% of breast lumps are proven to be benign. However benign breast conditionsalso include several types of distinct, solitary lumps. Such http://www.universityobgyn.com/breastdx.htm

BENIGN BREAST CHANGES Many women do not check their breasts because they are afraid they might find a lump which could be cancerous. The vast majority of breasts lumps are non-cancerous and do not lead in the future to cancer. 85% of breast lumps are proven to be benign. However, because breast cancer is so common in women, all lumps should be promptly evaluated by a trained physician or nurse. The information on this page is obtained from Understanding Breast Chancer: A Health Guide for All Women National Cancer Institute Publication No. 93-3536 Printed April 1993 About Breast Lumps and Other Breast Changes A woman practicing BSE can encounter a broad variety of benign breast conditions. These include normal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle as well as several types of benign lumps. What they have in common is that they are not cancer. Even among breast lumps that warrant a biopsy, some 80 percent prove to be benign. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes, each with many smaller lobules. The lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. The lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple in the center of a dark area of skin called the areola. Fat fills the spaces between lobules and ducts. There are no muscles in the breasts, but muscles lie under each breast and cover the ribs. The breast consists of lobes, lobules, and bulbs all linked by thin tubes called ducts.

68. THE BREAST CLINIC - SYMPTOMS Information on the main breast symptoms of benign and malignant disease.Category Health Conditions and Diseases Cancer breast Symptoms...... It should also be noted that breast cancer can present as a painful lump andsuch lumps should never be presumed to be benign until proven otherwise. http://www.thebreastclinic.com/symptoms.htm

Home Site Map Email Us Visitor's Questionnaire ... Recommend this page QUESTIONNAIRE! Please remember to complete the visitor's questionnaire CLICK HERE FEEDBACK Send your comments and suggestions to The Breast Clinic CLICK HERE ASK A QUESTION Visit our discussion forums, post a question or reply to others CLICK HERE MAILING LIST Subscribe to our mailing list to receive regular news and updates. Enter your email address below then click the ADD ME button. Enter Email CONTENTS Breast Lumps Breast Pain Nipple Problems Inflammation ... Family History HIGHLY RECOMMENDED CLICK HERE The Breast Clinic is pleased to recommend the " BENIGN DISORDERS AND DISEASES OF THE BREAST " to our visitors. It is written by Professors Hughes, Mansel and Webster, international experts on benign breast disease. At over 300 pages, with extensive illustrations and photographs, it provides details on all types of benign breast disease, including pain, mastalgia, nipple probles, fibroadenomas, cysts and calcification. Breast Lumps Breast lumps are very common and account for more than half the referrals seen at breast clinics.

69. Breast Lumps As with all lumps, it's important to have it checked by your in' (inversion) ofyour nipple are usually due to benign conditions of the breast. http://www.nevdgp.org.au/geninf/aca_htm/ac_breast_problems2s.htm

The Cancer Council Victoria Breast Lumps This information has been prepared to help you understand more about common breast problems. We can't advise you about the best treatment for you. You need to discuss this with your own doctors. However, we hope this information will answer some of the questions you may have. Benign Fibrocystic Changes Benign fibrocystic changes are very common and are the cause of most cysts and non-cancerous lumps. The term 'benign fibrocystic changes' generally refers to a condition which can develop with age and in women whose breasts appear to be particularly sensitive to the monthly hormone changes. For some of these women, their breasts are not able to completely return to normal after their period before they are stimulated again by the rise in the next month's hormones. Over the months and years, the breast tissue may gradually become thicker, with extra 'lumpiness', tenderness, or the development of cysts. These problems usually disappear after menopause. However, if women use hormone replacement therapy these symptoms may continue. In the past, the term 'benign mammary dysplasia' was widely used for these conditions of the breast. Because the word 'dysplasia' refers to a change or abnormality in the cells of the body, many women were anxious that dysplasia meant 'pre-cancer'. This is not so and these conditions are now called benign fibrocystic changes. Cysts Cysts occur when fluid becomes trapped in the breast tissue. They are extremely common and are part of the range of fibrocystic changes. More than one cyst may occur at the same time. Cysts may feel soft or firm and may sometimes be painful to touch. They are harmless, but any lump that can be felt should be checked by your doctor to make absolutely sure that it is not cancer.

70. Benign Breast Disease Solitary lumps benign breast conditions also include several typesof distinct, solitary lumps. Such lumps, which can appear at http://www.northshorelij.com/disease/breast/benign.html

BREAST HEALTH AND DISEASE ANATOMY ROUTINE CARE RISK FACTORS DIAGNOSTIC METHODS BENIGN BREAST DISEASE BREAST CANCER TREATMENT OPTIONS BREAST RECONSTRUCTION BENIGN BREAST DISEASE Types of benign breast disease Generalized breast lumpiness is known by several names, including fibrocystic change and benign breast disease. This lumpiness, which is sometimes described as nodular, can often be felt in the area around the nipple and areola and in the upper-outer part of the breast. Unless she is taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), this type of lumpiness generally disappears after menopause For women who are premenopausal, swelling, tenderness, pain or increased lumpiness may develop because of extra fluid collecting in the breast tissue prior to menstruation. These changes normally resolve in a few days. During pregnancy, the milk-producing glands become swollen and the breasts may feel lumpier than usual. Although very uncommon, breast cancer has been diagnosed during pregnancy. Solitary lumps Benign breast conditions also include several types of distinct, solitary lumps. Such lumps, which can appear at any time, may be large or small, soft or rubbery, fluid-filled or solid. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs. They occur most often in women ages 35 to 50, and they often enlarge and become tender and painful just before the menstrual period.

71. What You Should Know About Breast Lumps The fact is, since the great majority of breast lumps are benign (noncancerous),there's little cause for alarm if you find one. http://www.personalbest.com/yourhealth/library/breast_lumps.html

What Women Should Know About Breast Lumps For many women, finding a lump in a breast could be frightening. The fact is, since the great majority of breast lumps are benign (non-cancerous), there's little cause for alarm if you find one. The National Cancer Institute estimates that 50% of American women will develop a noticeable breast lump during their lives. A primary cause is fibrocystic breast disease, affecting about a third of all women. This isn't really a disease, but a condtion resulting from monthly hormonal changes which can produce pockets of fluid (cycsts). Other benign breast conditions include fibroadenomas (benign tumors) and intraductal papilloma (a small, harmless growth inside a duct). It's hard to tell a benign from a malignant (cancerous) lump. Malignant tumors generally are not painful while benign conditions may cause tenderness before menstruation. If you discover a mass or swelling, you could also be feeling some of the natural consistency of the normal breast, which tends to be lumpier in the upper outer areas where there is more glandular tissue. Don't neglect your regular self-exams because of what you think you might find. Remember, the vast majority of breast lumps are benign. But you need a professional evaluation.

72. Women's Center - Benign Breast Conditions breast Discharge can be a benign condition. Fibrocystic breast Condition isone of the most common causes of breast lumps in women age 35 50. http://www.crittenton.com/women2.htm

Home About Us Community ... What's New Benign Breast Conditions National Cancer Institute: June, 1995 Changes in Normal Breasts The breasts are made up of ducts, lobes, and fat. Under the breasts are muscles and ribs. These normal features may make the breasts feel "lumpy" or uneven. In addition, many women have changes in their breasts that are related to their monthly menstrual cycle. Swelling, tenderness, thickening, and pain in the breasts may occur before and during the menstrual period. At the same time, one or more lumps or a feeling of increased "lumpiness" may appear in the breasts. These symptoms can be caused by extra fluid collecting in the breast tissue which is normal. If the lumpiness does not go away after the end of your period, it is important to see a doctor. Types of Benign Breast Conditions Breast Discharge can be a benign condition. Since the breast is a gland, secretions from the nipple are not unusual or necessarily a sign of disease. Women taking birth control pills, sedatives or tranquilizers commonly have small amounts of discharge. Always mention it to your doctor so a sample of the discharge can be analyzed. Fibrocystic Breast Condition is one of the most common causes of breast lumps in women age 35 - 50. This condition is probably caused by the mammary glands, ducts, and fibrous tissue over reacting to normal hormonal changes. As a result, multiple pockets of fluid (called sacs or cysts) develop, and an increase in fibrous tissue may form. In some instances a lump may consist only of fibrous, rubbery tissue (a condition called mammary dysplasia). Tenderness and lump size commonly increase during the week before menstruation and decrease a week after. Fibrocystic condition usually disappears after menopause.

73. Breast Lumps And Breast Pain: XtraMSN Health 80 to 85% of all breast lumps are benign, and it is particularly likely thatbreast lumps in women younger than 40 to 50 years old will be benign. http://xtramsn.co.nz/health/0,,8065-1669740,00.html

Advanced Search Home Hotmail Search ... Help navBG = '#336699'; navOverBG = '#6699FF'; casText = '#FFFFFF'; casTextOver = '#FFCC00'; casBG = '#6699FF'; casOverBG = '#336699'; Ask The Expert Beauty Fitness Health Library Natural Health Relationships Parenting SEARCH WEB FOR: BROWSE XTRAMSN: -Select - Academy Awards Auto/Bike/Boat Business Careers Entertainment Games Iraqi War 2003 Kids Money Motoring News Personals Shopping Sport Xtra Super 12 Travel Help SEARCH HEALTH RELATED ITEMS: Xtra Travel XtraMSN Sport Contact Us Health Headlines Using Herbs To Treat Depression What Do My Dreams Mean? SARS - Latest News Soccer Injures More Than Skiing ... One Of Us A Day Gets TB You are here : XtraMSN Health Library A to Z Conditions Mon 31 March 2003 A to Z Conditions Breast Lumps And Breast Pain The female breast changes with puberty, the monthly menstrual cycle and pregnancy. It also continues to change with age. Most changes in your breasts are normal and no cause for concern. Some breast conditions require medical attention. The most common breast problems involve lumps or pain in the breast.

74. Breast Lumps And Breast Pain: XtraMSN Health tissue is normal, but new nodules require prompt evaluation by a doctor.Nine out of ten breast lumps are benign and not cancer. http://xtramsn.co.nz/health/0,,8065-1669741,00.html

Advanced Search Home Hotmail Search ... Help navBG = '#336699'; navOverBG = '#6699FF'; casText = '#FFFFFF'; casTextOver = '#FFCC00'; casBG = '#6699FF'; casOverBG = '#336699'; Ask The Expert Beauty Fitness Health Library Natural Health Relationships Parenting SEARCH WEB FOR: BROWSE XTRAMSN: -Select - Academy Awards Auto/Bike/Boat Business Careers Entertainment Games Iraqi War 2003 Kids Money Motoring News Personals Shopping Sport Xtra Super 12 Travel Help SEARCH HEALTH RELATED ITEMS: Xtra Travel XtraMSN Sport Contact Us Health Headlines Using Herbs To Treat Depression What Do My Dreams Mean? SARS - Latest News Soccer Injures More Than Skiing ... One Of Us A Day Gets TB You are here : XtraMSN Health Library A to Z Conditions Mon 31 March 2003 A to Z Conditions Breast Lumps and Breast Pain The female breast changes with puberty, the monthly menstrual cycle, pregnancy and hormonal replacement therapy. These changes may be associated with nodularity and pain. Most of these changes are normal and no cause for concern. Some breast conditions require medical attention. The most common breast problems involve lumps or pain.

75. ETenet - Library conditions. As a rule benign breast masses or lumps have a definableoutline and can be easily moved within the breast. lumps that http://www.etenet.com/Apps/Library/Corporate.asp?ID=371

76. UCLA Healthcare -- Breast Lumps and evaluation by a skilled breast specialist is recommended to rule out cysts,fibroadenomas or cancer. Cancer although most lumps are benign (85%), every http://www.healthcare.ucla.edu/pls/lumps.htm

The breasts are designed as a milk factory. They are made up of lobules, ducts, fatty tissue and breast tissue. The lobules make the milk; the ducts are the pipelines which allow the milk to pass to the nipple. How can they vary? The structure of breasts (i.e., percentage of fat or tissue) differs from woman to woman. Some women's breasts may feel almost smooth in texture while others have more pronounced overall "lumpiness." Such texture variations between women are natural. In addition, the texture and sensitivity of every woman's breasts can change throughout her life, depending on her proportion of fat to breast tissue; weight gain or loss; stage in the menstrual cycle; or whether she is pregnant, nursing or postmenopausal. Hormones, both natural and synthetic, affect these changes. What causes concern? Though breast changes are natural, what may be a concern is a discrete area of firmness or lumpiness that is different from the rest of a woman's breast tissue, or a nodule that changes over time. Breast problems that are worrisome to women include pain; irregularities in texture (lumps, skin dimpling) or appearance (discoloration, redness); or bloody discharge from the nipple. A first concern is often that the problem might be breast cancer.

77. Information - Breast Cancer Cysts, solid lumps, and nipple discharge are all normal, harmless conditions thatarise in the breast. doctors now use the term benign breast change . http://www.smwh.com/breast14.html

About us St Marks Breast Screen Web Site Map Information Breast Cancer Gynaecology Medical Articles Clinics Breast Centre Gynaecology Face Care Vein Centre Contacts Locations Email Benign Breast Changes Many changes in the breast reflect quite normal, harmless conditions. They do not necessarily indicate cancer or even disease. A woman should be helped to maintain a calm and rational response to benign breast changes, and to understand that the changes are normal effects of her age, menstrual cycle, and lifestyle. CHANGE OR DISEASE? Cysts, solid lumps, and nipple discharge are all normal, harmless conditions that arise in the breast. Since there is no abnormality present, it's misleading to call such conditions "diseases", and well-informed doctors now use the term "benign breast change". This is crucial to a woman for whom the word disease implies something abnormal or, worse still, dangerous. It's imperative that doctors too stop thinking of these conditions as disease because they have been trained to believe that disease justifies intervention. If your doctor refers to a breast condition in ambiguous terms always ask for clarification of the terminology being used; if you don't understand what is being said, defer treatment until you receive a second opinion. CLASSIFICATION Until about 15 years ago breast conditions were not well understood and there was confusion as to what was normal and what was abnormal. To confound both patient and doctor conditions were inconsistently labelled, with the same labels being used to mean different things. The confusion was made worse when the term "fibrocystic disease", "fibroadenosis", and "chronic mastitis" came to be used to describe the whole range of benign breast conditions.

78. About Breast Lumps And Other Changes to your doctor. Solitary lumps. benign breast conditions also includeseveral types of distinct, solitary lumps. Such lumps, which http://www.hersource.com/breast/01/1e/changes.cfm

Introduction Status Report The Key: Early Detection Assuring High Quality Mammography ... Biopsy Over her lifetime, a woman can encounter a broad variety of breast conditions. These include normal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle as well as several types of benign lumps. What they have in common is that they are not cancer. Even for breast lumps that require a biopsy, some 80 percent prove to be benign. Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes, each with many smaller lobules. The lobules end in dozens of tiny bulbs that can produce milk. Lobes, lobules, and bulbs are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts lead to the nipple, which is centered in a dark area of skin called the areola. The spaces between the lobules and ducts are filled with fat. There are no muscles in the breast, but muscles lie under each breast and cover the ribs. These normal features can sometimes make the breasts feel lumpy, especially in women who are thin or who have small breasts. In addition, from the time a girl begins to menstruate, her breasts undergo regular changes each month. Many doctors believe that nearly all breasts develop some lasting changes, beginning when the woman is about 30 years old. Eventually, about half of all women will experience symptoms such as lumps, pain, or nipple discharge. Generally these disappear with menopause. 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.

79. Welcome To Zellers Pharmacy Online However, not all breast lumps are cysts. They may also be benign tumors calledfibroadenomas (this condition is usually found in younger women). http://www.mediresource.com/zellers/health/PatientInfo.asp?DiseaseID=245

80. Benign Breast Disease -- ECureMe.com Fibroadenomas These are benign tumors of the breast tissues. Usually, thesesolid, round lumps are painless and most often found by women themselves. http://www.ecureme.com/especial/obgyn/Benign_Breast_Disease.asp

March 30, 2003 Select a Health Topic ADD/ADHD Allergy Alternative Medicine Arthritis Asthma Beyond Dieting Body Aches and Pains Breast Cancer Cancer Awareness Cardio Health Children's Health Colon Cancer Contraception COPD/Emphysema Dental Health Diabetes Elder Care Emergency Room Epilepsy Erectile Dysfunction Eye Care Fertility Fitness Gastrointestinal Health Glands and Hormones Gynecologic Health Hair Loss Headache Healthcare Today Healthy Aging HIV and AIDS Infectious Diseases Kidney Health Leukemia Liver Health Lung Cancer Lymphoma Multiple Sclerosis Men's Health Mental Health Nutrition Osteoporosis Parkinson's Disease Sexual Health Skin Health Sleep Disorders Special Events Stroke Surgeries and Procedures Teen Health Thyroid Health Urologic Health Vascular Disease Women's Health Workplace Health Ask The Doctor Lifestyle Counseling Ask by mail My Health Chart ... Hospitals Benign Breast Disease more about Benign Breast Disease Description Common benign breast changes fall into several broad categories. These include generalized breast changes, solitary lumps, nipple discharge, and infection or inflammation. From the time a girl begins to menstruate, her breasts undergo regular changes each month. Many doctors believe that nearly all breasts develop some lasting changes, beginning when the woman is about 30 years old. Eventually, about half of all women will experience symptoms such as lumps, pain, or nipple discharge. Fibrocystic changes These are fluid filled sacs. Fibrocystic changes are the most common benign breast condition. They are found in at least one out of three women during breast examinations. They occur most often in women 20 to 50 years of age, and cysts often enlarge and become tender and painful just before a woman"s menstrual period. Fibrocystics changes are an exaggerated response to the cyclic levels of ovarian hormones. Cysts are usually found in both breasts. Some cysts are so small they cannot be felt; rarely, they may be several inches in diameter. Cysts show up clearly on ultrasound, an examination that uses sound waves to produce a picture of tissues inside the breast. Management of cysts usually consists of observation or fine-needle aspiration, a procedure whereby fluid is withdrawn via a needle.

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