Breast Lumps Types - Surgical removal, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of Breast Lumps

A large lump is most likely to be a cyst (a tough fluid-filled 'bag'), though a fibroadenoma (a rubbery growth of fibrous and glandular tissue) is fairly common. This sort of lumpiness may result from oestrogen - indicating an oestrogen-dominant hormone imbalance - or from sensitivity of milk gland cells to oestrogen, progesterone or prolactin or to changing levels of these and other sex hormones.

Tight bras can make the breasts congested by obstructing the flow in blood and lymph vessels. The resulting pressure of surplus tissue fluid around the cells might encourage breast tissue to defend itself by forming lumps.

Points to remember about

See a doctor for new lumpiness; lumpiness that is different from uasual for the time of month; any new lump that's large, hard, painful or unexpected; or any concern about a lump or other breast changes. Also ensure regular assessment of any continuing lump.