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I recently noticed a small lump beneath my nipple. Is this normal for a 13-year-old boy?

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Hi im a 13 year old boy. I have recently noticed a small lump beneath my nipple and was wondering if this is normal? The lump is not too hard but not soft and the same time. Kind of rubbery. I haven’t noticed any other changes so far.

Answered by Dr. Gerardo M. David

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MD

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Dr. Gerardo M. David is a dedicated Family Physician and General Practitioner who focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. He emphasizes preventive health, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to ensure overall wellness for individuals and families across all age groups.

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Since when did you exactly notice the lump? Did it grow in size since then. Any change of color on the skin over the lump? Did you notice dimpling of the skin over it? And is it painful when you touch it?

I would also like to know if you have relatives that also had this?

If most of your answers are "yes" i suggest to say to your parents that you have to see a surgeon right away to be evaluated.

If not i will still suggest you to see a surgeon, but you can take your time. Lumps should be evaluated properly and will be treated accordingly depending on the physical findings. Base on your findings it might be a lump of fat cells that formed. But still a good evaluation would tell us more.

Thank you. If you have further questions you may message me here.

Investigations to be done

Suggest to do a breast ultrasound

Treatment plan

Suggest to undergo a sugery consult.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At June 20, 2020
Reviewed At April 21, 2025

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gerardo M. David is a dedicated Family Physician and General Practitioner who focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. He emphasizes preventive health, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to ensure overall wellness for individuals and families across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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BDS

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Dr. Sneha Kannan is a skilled Dental Surgeon with expertise in providing general dental care, including scaling, fillings, and preventive treatments. She does oral surgery procedures such as extractions and minor surgical interventions. She does procedures in restorative dentistry, including crowns, bridges, and dentures. She is an expert in doing endodontic treatments such as root canal therapy. She is well-versed in doing procedures in cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening and smile correction. She can provide pediatric dental care for children’s oral health and preventive treatments. She promotes oral hygiene awareness and preventive dental practices.  

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Gerardo M. David is a dedicated Family Physician and General Practitioner who focuses on delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. He emphasizes preventive health, early diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans to ensure overall wellness for individuals and families across all age groups.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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