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What caused my small, painless breast lump?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

There is a small lump in the breast. I have no pain or any other type of side effects, either. But, as per the doctor's advice, I have gone for the FNAC test.

Please explain what the problem is.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Arvind Guru

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MBBS

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Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Hi,

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I have seen your attached FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) report (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is suggestive of a fibroadenoma, which is a very common and mostly harmless condition. It occurs as a result of some hormonal changes during the course of development of the breast. So, there is nothing to worry about if it is small in size (4 cm to 5 cm). You would need a biopsy if it is greater than 5 cm.

Please get a breast ultrasound done and follow up with the report. Then I can advise you regarding what to do next.

I hope this helps.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 15, 2018
Reviewed At November 26, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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Dr. Arvind Guru
Dr. Arvind Guru

General Surgery

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Arvind Guru is a Surgeon who specializes in Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery). He has served as a faculty member at TMH, Mumbai as a Surgical Oncologist. He is a Specialist Cancer Surgeon with extensive years of clinical experience from the best medical institutions. He also attends gastrointestinal cancer surgery (including laparoscopic) for colon, rectum, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, gall bladder, and liver cancers.

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