A lump in the breast is the most common symptom of breast cancer, present in most symptomatic cases, but can also be common with other conditions. What features should be of concern?
to. It is painful to touch
b. Sizes vary according to the menstrual cycle
c. It appears hard and with an uneven surface
d. It appears mobile
Correct answer: d
The nature of the nodules is often difficult to determine by palpation. The characteristics associated with tumors are:
– Hardness, like a seed or a kernel
– Surface irregularities
– Immobility: the lump appears fixed to the skin or muscles.
A “lump” in the breast can be a sign of several conditions. The two most common causes are fibrocystic changes and cysts. The cyst they are “bags” filled with liquid and are not dangerous to health. THE fibroadenomas instead they are small solid masses formed by glands and the tissue that surrounds them, very frequent under the age of 30, which appear as hard nodules. They are benign lesions but it is always good to have them checked by a breast specialist. It is said fibrocystic condition the one in which there is the presence of cysts and more fibrous and dense areas. Both cysts and the fibrocystic condition can cause pain.