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I have a small (pea size) lump underneath the skin about ...


Sent to Health Experts September 30, 2005 4:40 p.m.
I have a small (pea size) lump underneath the skin about 6-7 in. above my left nipple, and there is a hole above it. It almost looks like a punchure hole from a lead pencil.?????
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September 30, 2005 7:04 p.m. (2 hours and 24 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
If you find something new on self exam, you really should have the area imaged, possibly biopsied. There is information on breast cysts and other lumps at http://www.imaginis.com and http://www.northshorelij.com (under breast health) as well as other good medical sites. If you have trouble with insurance, contact your local American Cancer Society for free screening and mammogram with the "Breast Health Partnership" program.

http://www.obgyn.net/bh/bh.asp?page=/bh/articles/FAQ-symptoms#lump



Edited by BarbaraTaylor on September 30 2005 at 7:04pm

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October 01, 2005 3:26 a.m. (8 hours and 22 minutes later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
What you describing is probably a skin Sinus. This is a condition in which there is an opening on the skin that communicates to a deeper tissue. The swelling may be as a result of a collection in the inside part of the sinus. I would suggest that you get in touch with your physician who wold examins you and advise an ultrasound to see the extent of communication of the sinus and advise further course of action.

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Sent October 01, 2005 5:05 a.m. (1 hour and 39 minutes later)
Dr. Gupta,
Thank you for you information.

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Sent October 01, 2005 5:18 a.m. (12 minutes and 25 seconds later)
the answer seems very distant, but I understand that my question may be something hard to analize. I have always been told if something looks black like this it should be taken seriously. If you had such a condition; how seriously would you take it? Would you waite and see if it changed our would you take imediate action with you doctor.

Thank you for your advice
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October 01, 2005 7:06 a.m. (1 hour and 47 minutes later)
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