MyMediktor - Breast cyst

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A breast cyst is a round or ovoid fluid-filled mass that is usually benign. Although they can appear at any age, they are most common between the ages of 40 and 50.

Breast cysts can be single or multiple, and present as a palpable mass with associated pain or discomfort. Breast cysts can vary in size, number and magnitude of symptoms.

They are diagnosed by physical examination and breast ultrasound.

Bibliographic references

Courtillot C, Plu-Bureau G, Binart N, et al. Benign breast diseases. J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia 2005; 10:325.
Berg WA, Sechtin AG, Marques H, Zhang Z. Cystic breast masses and the ACRIN 6666 experience. Radiol Clin North Am 2010; 48:931.
Berg WA, Campassi CI, Ioffe OB. Cystic lesions of the breast: sonographic-pathologic correlation. Radiology 2003; 227:183.
Hughes LE, Mansel RE, Webster DJ. Aberrations of normal development and involution (ANDI): a new perspective on pathogenesis and nomenclature of benign breast disorders. Lancet 1987; 2:1316.

Author

Dr. Oscar Garcia-Esquirol

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Symptoms

Breast lump with well-defined borders

Mobile breast lump

Breast lump

Soft lump on the skin

Breast pain - mastalgia

Symptoms to watch out for

Fever (temperature higher than 100.4 ºF)

Redness and increased temperature in the area

Accelerated cyst growth

Self-care

Use a firm bra to relieve discomfort.

Apply a warm compress to reduce pain.

Take over-the-counter pain relievers or anti-inflammatories.

Reduce caffeine consumption.