Breast lumps

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Causes

By Mayo Clinic staff

A breast lump could develop as a result of:

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom. Work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

References
  1. Non-cancerous breast conditions. American Cancer Society. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/CRI/content/CRI_2_6X_Non_Cancerous_Breast_Conditions_59.asp. Accessed April 5, 2010.
  2. Meisner ALW, et al. Breast disease: Benign and malignant. The Medical Clinics of North America. 2008;92:1115.
  3. LeBlond RF, et al. The chest: Chest wall, pulmonary, and cardiovascular systems; The breasts. In: LeBlond RF, et al. DeGowin's Diagnostic Examination. 9th ed. New York, N.Y.; McGraw-Hill Medical; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aid=3661355. Accessed April 5, 2010.
  4. Shaughnessy EA, et al. Breast signs and symptoms: Breast mass. In: Adams Hillard PJ. The 5-Minute Obstetrics & Gynecology Consult. Philadelphia, Pa.: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2008:20.
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