Fat necrosis is a benign breast condition that develops after an injury to the area of fatty breast tissue. It can be caused due to an injury or after surgery or radiation treatment. Symptoms include a round, firm lump, tenderness, dimpling of the area, or bruising. It usually goes away independently but may require needle aspiration or surgery.
Fat Necrosis - An Overview
Fat necrosis is the death of fat cells in the body. It causes inflammation of surrounding tissues. It mainly affects the fat cells of the breasts.