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About the condition
Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that grow inside the breast. You may have one or many breast cysts at a time. The cysts are commonly felt as a lump and can enlarge.
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Causes of the condition
Cysts develop when an overgrowth of glands and connective tissue (fibrocystic changes) block milk ducts, causing them to dilate and fill with fluid.
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Signs & Symptoms
- Breast pain or tenderness around the lump area
- Smooth easily movable round or oval breast lump with distinct edges
- Increased lump size and tenderness prior to menstruation
- Decreased lump size and resolution of other signs and symptoms after menstruation.
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Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Test and diagnosis
- Clinical breast examination
- Breast ultrasound
Treatment
Fluid can be extracted when the cyst become too large and no further treatment is required.
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