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  1. Common causes of noncancerous breast lumps after 50 include1:
    • Changes in breast tissue (fibrocystic breast changes).
    • Breast infection (mastitis).
    • Scar tissue from a breast injury.
    • Hormone fluctuations, especially during menstruation, pregnancy or menopause.
    • Medication use, such as hormonal contraceptives (birth control pills) and hormone replacement therapy.
    • Consuming too much caffeine.
    Macrocalcifications and microcalcifications are two types of breast lumps that may be found on a mammogram2. Macrocalcifications are usually benign, while microcalcifications may be a sign of DCIS or breast cancer2.
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    Common causes of noncancerous breast lumps include:

    • Changes in breast tissue (fibrocystic breast changes).
    • Breast infection ( mastitis ).
    • Scar tissue from a breast injury.

    Benign Breast Disease: Types, Noncancer…

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    There are two types:

    • Macrocalcifications look like small white dots on a mammogram. They are often caused by aging, an old injury, or inflammation and are usually benign (not cancer).

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    What are the different types of benign breast lumps?
    The two most common types of benign breast lumps are cysts and fibroadenomas. A cyst is a fluid-filled sac that develops in the breast tissue. Fibroadenomas are solid, smooth, firm, benign lumps that are most commonly found in women in their late teens and early 20s.

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    When is a breast lump not cancerous?
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    A lump in the breast is always a matter of concern, though the majority of breast lumps are due to noncancerous causes. Any change in the size or shape of the breast or any new lump in the breast will need immediate medical attention. Cancerous breast lumps are usually stone hard in consistency, have multiple irregular edges, are painless, and are immobile. They often cause skin and nipple changes like cracks, pigmentation, puckering, and blood-stained discharge from the nipples. And there is also painful axillary lymph node swelling seen in most of the cancerous causes. In non-cancerous or benign causes, the breast lumps will be usually painful, discrete, smooth-edged, mobile, and soft to medium hard in consistency. Benign lumps are mostly hormone-dependent and may vary with the changes in the menstrual cycle. However, thorough clinical examination, mammogram and biopsy are required for the confirmation and diagnosis.
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    What causes a breast lump in the 30s and 40s?
    Some conditions that cause breast lumps are more common in the 30s and 40s. These include fibrocystic changes and fibroadenomas. Menstrual periods. Before or during your period, you may feel a breast lump due to extra fluid in the breasts.

    Suspicious breast lumps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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    What does a benign breast lump feel like?
    A benign breast lump can feel many different ways to the touch, depending on the cause. For example, they may: According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), breast cancer lumps are more likely to be painless and feel hard with irregular edges. However, the ACS also notes that it’s possible for it to feel tender or painful, soft, or round as well.

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  3. Cleveland Clinic
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    Benign Breast Disease: Types, Noncancerous & Treatment

  4. Healthline
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    Benign Breast Lumps: Should You Be Concerned? - Healthline

  5. Johns Hopkins Medicine
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    Common Benign Lumps | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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  7. Susan G. Komen
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    Benign Breast Disease (BBD) | Susan G. Komen®

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  8. WebMD
    https://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/benign-breast-lumps

    Breast Lumps: Causes, Types, & What To Do If You Find One

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  10. Mayo Clinic
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    Suspicious breast lumps - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  11. Mayo Clinic
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    Breast cysts - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  12. Mayo Clinic
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    Breast lump or breast changes: Early evaluation is essential

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  13. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15690

    Breast Fibroadenoma: Symptoms, Treatment & Removal

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