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A breast lump can be described as a mass, growth, swelling, thickness or fullness. A breast lump can vary in the way it looks and feels. If you have a breast lump, you may notice:
A distinct lump with definite borders.
A thickened, slightly more prominent area in your breast that's different from surrounding breast tissue.
Other breast changes, such as redness, dimpling or pitting of the skin.
One breast that's noticeably larger than the other.
Nipple changes, such as a nipple that's pulled inward, also called nipple inversion, or spontaneous fluid discharge from your nipple.
Breast pain or tenderness.
Sometimes, a breast lump is a sign of breast cancer. That's why you should seek prompt medical evaluation. Fortunately, however, most breast lumps result from noncancerous, or benign, conditions.
A breast lump can develop as a result of conditions, such as: