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Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast

Alternate Names : Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

Diagnosis of fibrocystic changes begins with a medical history and physical exam. The woman can also feel the changes during a breast self-examination. The changes have been compared to manipulating a plateful of peas. There are usually areas of lumpiness. Larger cysts often feel like small balloons filled with water. A mammogram may be ordered. A breast biopsy is sometimes done but is often not required for diagnosis.


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Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast: Prevention & Expectations

Author: Carlos Herrera, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/30/01



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