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Proliferative Fibrocystic Change
Also called fibrocystic condition, fibrocystic change or cystic mastitis,
Fibrocystic changes occur during ovulation and just before menstruation. During these times, hormone level changes often cause the breast cells to retain fluid and develop into
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