Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast: Symptoms & Signs (Fibrocystic Breast Disease)

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Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast

Alternate Names : Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Fibrocystic Changes in the Breast | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

The classic symptom of fibrocystic changes is pain in both breasts. The pain is usually worse right before menstruation. The woman may have other symptoms, including:

breast tenderness

cysts, which are fluid-filled sacs within the breast tissue

generalized lumpiness of the breasts

nipple discharge

pain in the shoulders and upper arms

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Author: Carlos Herrera, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 05/30/01

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