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Breast diseases are disorders that involve abnormal growths and changes in the breast tissue. Such diseases often begin with the finding of unusual lumps within the breast.

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34 years experience

Is a type of:

Skin conditions

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common

Types of

Breast abscess
Condition
Breast cancer
Condition
Metastatic breast cancer
Condition
Tender swollen lump in breast
Breast infection
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