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Breast mass: it can be defined as any new or unusual sense that the tissue in the breast is more solid and organized than it was before. See detailed information below for a list of 39 causes of Breast mass, Symptom Checker, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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A mass in the mammary gland, either mobile or immobile. Once the mass has reached the size of a small garden pea, it can be detected by palpation. With mammography a larger number of early breast cancers are being detected since this techniques allows detection prior to the point at which the mass can be felt. Breast masses are not always malignant. Benign fibrocystic breast disease is not uncommon. A fine needle biopsy aspiration can distinguish a cystic mass from a solid one.
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The following list of conditions have 'Breast mass' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Medical Conditions associated with Breast mass:
Breast symptoms (240 causes), Swelling symptoms (3730 causes)
Symptoms related to Breast mass:
Breast cyst, Breast abscess (5 causes), Breast cancer (3 causes), Metastatic breast cancer, Mastitis, Chronic cystic mastitis, Fat necrosis, Gynecomastia (76 causes), Papilloma, Breast duct papilloma
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