Lump after stereotactic biopsy

[lasb]

I am now 9 days after a stereotactic needle biopsy that was done due to suspicious microcalcifications. My results thankfully came back benign with fibrocystic changes and several other medical terms such as hyperplasia, all of which I looked up and are benign issues. My incision area is slightly bruised with a small hard knot which from what I read is totally normal. The incision is at about the 11 o'clock area on my left breast. Is it also normal to have a small lump appear directly below the nipple(at about the 6 o'clock area)?  I never had any lumps before. The entire nipple is very sensitive now and the lump can appear a bit bruised too. Is this a hematoma related to the biopsy. It kind of freaks me out since I had no lumps before.

[lasb]

I have a feeling it is a hematoma. Just nice to hear it from others. It is very uncomfortable and I am going to call my doctors office tomorrow just to be sure. It's been a stressful month worrying about all of this and now the hematoma, but I am still counting myself very blessed to have the benign results :)

[japdip]

Since you state that you have external bruising this certainly does sound like a hematoma. These are not unusual following this type of biopsy and it may take some time for it to be absorbed and I'm thinking "weeks". In the meantime I wouldn't apply any pressure to the area; no constant checking to see if it's still there no matter how tempting. We tend to do that you know. We're happy to hear that your results came back negative. Regards..

[zouzi]

Hi,
This could very well be a small hematomas which can occur when a blood vessel leaks blood,
coagulates and forms a lump. A hematoma, while uncomfortable,is not anything dangerous.
Apply warm compresses, gently massage the area and see  see if it goes away on its own. If this problem does not resolve, you should let your doctor examine you especially if the lump becomes larger as it might need to be treated in another way (such as by aspiration).
Meanwhile,congratulations for your benign results ! :)