Acquired Abnormality
breast cyst
breast cyst
Subclass of:
Breast Diseases;
Cyst
Definitions related to breast cyst:
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A cystic lesion located in breast tissue.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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A fluid-filled closed cavity or sac that is lined by an EPITHELIUM and found in the BREAST. It may appear as a single large cyst in one breast, multifocal, or bilateral in FIBROCYSTIC BREAST DISEASE.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that develop in the breast. Breast cysts are common. In some women, many cysts develop frequently, sometimes with other fibrocystic changes. The cause of breast cysts is unknown, although injury may be involved.Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs inside the breast, which are usually not cancerous (benign). You can have one or many breast cysts and they can happen in one or both breasts. They're often described as round or oval lumps with distinct edges. A breast cyst usually feels like a grape or a water-filled balloon, but sometimes a breast...Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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