WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for September, 2008: Re: BREASTHEALTH: Small, hard knot under areola which moves

Re: BREASTHEALTH: Small, hard knot under areola which moves

From: D. Ashley Hill, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 22:18:28 -0500 (CDT)

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At Mon, 29 Sep 2008, Jenee wrote: >
>I am 22 years old and I just discoved a small knot, about the size of a
>pinhead, under the upper portion of my areola. It feels almost more as
>if it is attached to the skin than to tissues underneath because I can
>pull it up from the breast with the skin, but not side to side. It is
>not painful, until I start poking at it. It is not visibly raised, but
>is noticeable to the touch. I don't know what this is and I'm freaking
>out about it. Should I have it checked out????

It's always best to have someone look at a breast abnormality. However, this sounds like either a fibroadenoma (benign cyst), or a sebaceous cyst (another type of benign cyst) or similar. However, without an exam by an expert it's impossible to say. Best wishes,

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD

-- D. Ashley Hill, MD Division Director, Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology Florida Hospital Orlando Medical Director Loch Haven Ob/Gyn Group 235 East Princeton Street, #200 Orlando, Florida 32804 http://www.lochhavenobgyn.com

Please understand that due to time constraints I am unable to answer any personal emails, therefore they will receive no response.

These comments are general educational comments and should not be construed as specific medical advice. The best person to answer your health care questions is your physician or other health care provider. Thank you very much.

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