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Breast Fibrocystic Disease
A breast benign neoplasm that is caused by fibrous tissue and is characterized by the development of cystic spaces.
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Overview
What are breast diseases? Breast diseases include various conditions and changes in your breast. Most women experience breast changes at some time. Your age, hormone levels, and medicines you take may cause lumps, bumps, and discharges of fluids that are not breast milk. Although many women fear cancer, most breast changes are benign, meaning they are not cancer. These breast changes are known as benign breast disease. See your health care provider if you have a breast lump, pain, discharge, or skin irritation. Minor and serious breast problems often have similar symptoms and may need treatment. Common breast changes and conditions can include: Fibrocystic breast changes can include…
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