Lump in reconstructed breast

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romyles
romyles Member Posts: 36

I found a pea sized lump in my non cancer reconstructed breast. At my 6 month follow up the surgical onc felt some lumpy texture but said it could be internal sutures...it runs horizontal around the center of the breast and advised i keep an eye on it. This morning after my shower I saw a red area and touched it and it felt firm and round...I'm not 100% sure that it is not part of what she felt but I don't recall ever feeling it.  The other breast is smooth and has no sign of lumps. Anyone have any knowledge they can share?  I have an appointment in 2 days but I just had my 1year anniversary and my nerves are in overdrive. 

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  • LAstar
    LAstar Member Posts: 1,574
    edited September 2014

    I found some small lumps in my reconstructed breast that turned out to be oil cysts.  These can develop any time there is an injury to the breast, and reconstruction certainly counts as injury!  Actually, I noticed that several women who'd had their reconstruction at around the same time as me were finding little lumps and they all turned out to be oil cysts.  This was about a year after our surgeries, so it sounds like you are right on time.  I had an MRI to diagnose them. My radiologist did not know how to interpret the MRI for reconstructed breasts (mine are flap reconstruction) and recommended biopsy.  My BS interpreted the results and diagnosed them as oil cysts.  They were pea-sized and were a little red on the skin and a little sore.  One was large enough to see through the skin.  They have gotten smaller over the last year.  Of course, it's always good to have it checked and hear the good news that it's nothing to worry about!  Best wishes that you will get your good news soon!

  • romyles
    romyles Member Posts: 36
    edited September 2014

    Thanks for the reply LAstar. I had an ultrasound and mammogram  yesterday and they identified a larger area and arranged a biopsy this morning. I should know in a few days. They are saying most likely fat necrosis....praying it is.  

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