Breast Cancer Now has more information about fibroadenoma and breast cysts. Similarly fibroadenomas are lumps in the tissue and feel firmer. They are often found in both.
A number of conditions can result in a lump or lumps in your breast. During a breast self-exam you may notice lumps or a change in the texture of your breast. If you notice a lump it may be a breast cyst which is a fluid-filled sac in the tissue of your breast. They are most common in women older than 30 as well as women who are pregnant. Theyre often caused by something harmless like a non-cancerous tissue growth fibroadenoma or a build-up of fluid breast cyst. There are many possible causes for a lump in your breast including.
Most of these conditions are harmless or of minor concern.
They are often found in both. Breasts contain tissues of varying consistency including fatty glandular and connective tissue. Breast cysts which are soft fluid-filled sacs milk cysts referring to sacs filled with milk that can occur during breast-feeding fibrocystic breasts a condition in which breast tissue feels lumpy in texture and is sometimes. However if you feel a lump it is important to know what factors may be causing this change in the texture of your breast tissue - as. You might find that breast-related symptoms such as tenderness or lumpiness change with your menstrual cycle. Keep the skin on your breasts clean and dry.