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Kindly explain about the mammogram results taken for red line on breast.

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Published At January 7, 2020
Reviewed AtJanuary 7, 2020

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I woke up this morning to see a small red line or vein on the top of my left breast. I had a breast check up and mammogram 6 months ago which was clear. Is this normal? What is it?

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This does not appear worrisome to me (attachment removed to protect patient identity). This appears like erythematous lesion due to inflammation. This has probably occurred due to some trauma like due to pressure of folds in clothing or bed sheet or lying over the chest. Also, rule out possibility of some bite or nail scratching. If this is generalized and also present on the other body parts then may be related to some infection.

So, usually such single visible vein is not significant. It should settle in a day or two. But if continues to persist or increase in number or any other symptoms like swelling, pain, fever appears then will need examination or investigations. At present, does not appear significant or serious issue. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

Can you confirm what this is behind my ear? I have had a few of them before and the pharmacist said insect bites.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

These appear like a benign lesion like pimples which occurs due to obstruction of glands. These may be insect bites especially if there are insects around, but as these are not inflamed and there is no itching, less likely to be insect bites. So, appears like a benign lesion and not worrisome.

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

I have been putting Antihistamine cream as there are two red spots left. Is this normal and will it go away? I just want to check it is not swollen glands.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You may put Antihistaminic cream, but make sure it does not contain Steroids. Do you mean swollen lymph nodes? These are not swollen lymph nodes, but may be swollen sebaceous glands (oil producing glands). Such superficial lesions usually involves sebaceous or sweat glands, which usually settles with time. In my opinion, these should go in 2-3 days. These are superficial lesions, while lymph nodes are located deeper. Best way to confirm lymph nodes is palpation. Normally, lymph nodes may be palpable upto size of pea and when size is more than 1 cm then considered abnormal.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Cardiology

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