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Fat Necrosis

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.

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Is breast pain along with some small bumps in armpit a matter of concern?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 28 years old. I am suffering from breast pain for a year. The pain is present only on the left breast. I consulted a surgeon and took a scan. it showed fat necrosis and lymphadenitis on the left side. The doctor told me that it seems to be cyclic pain and prescribed a Vitamin E ta...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I need some detailed information. Please mention your marital status and mention the number of children you have. I need your scan report to see the exact condition. Please attach some photographs. As per the concern, you have a probable diagnosis of cyclical mastalgia....  Read Full »

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