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Cyst or haematoma
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Cyst or haematoma
by asaska, Sep 19, 2002 12:00AM
I got two examinations of my breast when I found lump in lower right quadrant of left breast. One of the doctors said that I have a cyst, and other that I have a haematoma. I do karate as sport, and approximately one month before I felt lump I had a punch into left breast. So I would like to know what is the difference, risks for cancer and is surgery necessary? Biopsy is not done yet. And I have another appointment scheduled next week with on which they decide what they will do.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-RN,MSN-rf, Sep 19, 2002 12:00AM
Dear asaska: If this is a cyst (benign fluid-filled structure) or a hematoma (bruise or blood filled area) both are benign and generally pose no risk for cancer. The key is to determine what it is. You could certainly have a hematoma if you were punched and these can take a while (months) to resolve. A cyst could be determined with an ultrasound. If there is any question, the doctors may wish to do a biopsy to be sure.
