BREAST HEALTH & LUMP CARE
Breast Lump
A lump or thickening felt in the breast tissue — most often benign, but sometimes a sign of breast cancer — that needs careful evaluation, imaging, and surgical removal when indicated.
ABOUT THIS CONDITION
What is Breast Lump
A breast lump is any new or distinct mass felt within the breast tissue. While most breast lumps are benign — such as fibroadenomas, cysts, or fibrocystic changes — some can represent breast cancer, making accurate evaluation essential. Common causes include fibroadenomas, simple cysts, infections, fat necrosis, and cancers such as ductal or lobular carcinoma. Evaluation typically involves clinical examination, breast ultrasound or mammography, and a biopsy when indicated. Treatment is tailored to the type and behaviour of the lump — ranging from simple excision of a benign lump to oncoplastic lumpectomy or mastectomy with sentinel or axillary node assessment for cancer. Dr. Tejasree Vengala offers complete breast lump care with sensitivity, privacy, and surgical expertise at Lux Hospitals, Hyderabad.
SIGNS TO WATCH
Common Symptoms
Symptoms that need attention
WHY IT HAPPENS
Causes & Risk Factors
- Fibroadenomas — common benign breast lumps in young women
- Simple breast cysts due to hormonal changes
- Fibrocystic changes related to menstrual cycle hormones
- Breast infections (mastitis) and abscesses
- Trauma leading to fat necrosis
- Breast cancer — increased risk with age, family history and genetic mutations
CLINICAL DETAILS
KeyFacts
Benign (fibroadenoma, cyst) or Malignant (cancer) — confirmed by biopsy.
Excisional Biopsy, Lumpectomy, Oncoplastic Lumpectomy, SLNB, ALND, Mastectomy.
Most early breast cancers can be treated with breast-conserving surgery.
Lumpectomy — 1–2 weeks; Mastectomy — 3–4 weeks for routine activities.
Sensitive, private care by Dr. Tejasree, a female surgeon.
Available at Lux Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad.
HOW WE TREAT IT
Treatment Approach
Lumpectomy / Wide Local Excision
Dr. Tejasree Vengala performs lumpectomy and oncoplastic lumpectomy as breast-conserving surgery for both benign lumps and early breast cancers. The lump is removed with a clear margin while preserving the natural shape and appearance of the breast — ensuring excellent cosmetic and oncological outcomes.
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Consultation & Assessment
Dr. Tejasree performs a thorough breast examination and reviews ultrasound, mammography and biopsy reports to confirm the type of lump.
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Treatment Planning
A personalised plan is created — simple excision for benign lumps, or lumpectomy/mastectomy with node assessment for cancer, often with multidisciplinary input.
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Procedure
Surgery is performed under general anaesthesia. Benign lumps are removed through a small, well-placed incision; cancer surgery includes node assessment as needed.
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Recovery & Follow-up
Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days. Long-term follow-up includes imaging surveillance and adjuvant therapy when indicated.
AVAILABLE TREATMENTS
Treatment Options
Excisional Biopsy (Breast Lump Excision)
Complete removal of a benign breast lump with a small margin — done for fibroadenomas, suspicious lumps and indeterminate biopsy results.
Lumpectomy / Wide Local Excision
Removal of an early breast cancer along with a healthy margin — preserving most of the breast tissue, usually combined with radiotherapy.
Oncoplastic Lumpectomy
Combines cancer removal with plastic surgery techniques to maintain breast shape and symmetry — excellent cosmetic outcome along with cancer control.
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)
Removal of the first 1–2 lymph nodes draining the breast to check for cancer spread — avoids unnecessary major axillary surgery.
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
Removal of multiple lymph nodes from the underarm — performed when SLNB shows significant cancer involvement.
Mastectomy
Removal of the entire breast — chosen for large, multifocal, or recurrent cancers, or based on patient preference, often with reconstruction options.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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