I found this mushy palpable lump in my right breast so i went to my obgyn who referred me to have a sono done. The lump is very painful right before my period and swells up, once i get my period the pain goes away but the lump stays. I went for the sono and nothing showed up in my right breast, instead they found a fibroadenoma in my left breast which i had biopsied and came back benign. The dr. now has me going to see a breast surgeon to make sure this lump that isnt showing is ok. Im freaked out to say the least. Any answers?
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Q: palpable lump not showing on sono??
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11/ 2/09 11:58am
Since the lump changes in synch with your period, and they can't see it (typical of a cyst), it sounds very much like a harmless (though painful) cyst. The surgeon can withdraw fluid from the area in question to ascertain that it's a cyst, as well as to provide you with some relief. Please don't stress; I'm betting in a few weeks this will all be behind you. Good luck - PJH
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