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Mastitis is an infection in the breast. It most commonly affects women who are breastfeeding. Learn more about mastitis causes and treatment here.
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Duct ectasia is a benign condition that occurs when a breast duct widens and its walls thicken. Learn more about duct ectasia diagnosis and treatment.
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Finding a lump or other breast symptom doesn’t mean you have cancer. But it may be another problem that should be checked out, and possibly treated.
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An important way to keep up with your breast health is to be aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, and know what changes to look for.
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Granular cell tumors start in primitive nerve cells. They are very rarely found in the breast. Learn more about granular cell tumor diagnosis and treatment.
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Lobular carcinoma in situ means abnormal cells are in the breast. LCIS is not cancer but can signal a higher risk of breast cancer. Learn more here.
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Hyperplasia is also known as proliferative breast disease. It’s an overgrowth of the cells that line the ducts or the milk glands. Learn more.
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In adenosis, the breast lobules are enlarged, and there are more glands than usual. Adenosis is often found in breast biopsies of women who have fibrocystic changes.
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Find information on the less common types of benign tumors and conditions that can be found in the breast including radial scars and lipomas.