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| fleges50
- Sun May 03, 2009 7:06 pm |
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My 12 year old son has a lump behind his right nipple, he is complaining that it is sore. I am worried and confused, do you know what this could be?
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| Faye Lang, RN, MSW
- Fri May 15, 2009 4:45 pm |
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 Hello fleges50,
You are right to be concerned. It's important to rule out the serious possiblities first. While uncommon, breast cancer can occur within your son's age group, for either males or females. I urge you to have this evaluated as soon as possible. If that evaluation is negative, it may be related to developing hormone levels of puberty. To evaluate that possibility, please see an endocrinologist.
Please let us know what you find out.
Good luck to you and your son.
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| MrBones
- Sat May 16, 2009 9:59 am |
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This is very common in boys near puberty. The breast bud directly under the nipple becomes tender and pea-sized. Usually one-sided. It is from a increase in the circulating hormones in his body. You do not need treatment or referrals for this. If you're worried, see your pediatrician for reassurance of this benign condition.
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