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Breast Disorders |
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Fibrocystic
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Fibrocystic changes are
commonly present in an otherwise normal breast - this is not a breast
disease that requires treatment per se. The term fibrocystic
mastopathy is used to describe dense "lumpy" breasts. Excessive
caffeine consumption can cause the development of fibrocystic changes. |
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Women with fibrocystic changes may notice a palpable lump during their
self-examination or a mammogram may show that a particular area of the
breast is unusually dense. Finding a lump such as this can create
significant anxiety so it's important to have a complete evaluation to
access the lump and determine if there is an actual mass or cyst.
This evaluation includes a breast examination by your physician as well
as additional breast imagining. |
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