Hardening in the chest male 29
June 6, 2013 | 15,00 EUR | answered by Dr. med. Kathrin Hamann
Hello, I (male, 29) have always had hardenings under both nipples. The doctor once said 15 years ago that they could be removed if they didn't disappear on their own. However, I eventually stopped paying attention to it. Recently, I noticed that a hardening in my right breast is larger than the one in my left breast, and now I naturally have a bit of concern because men can also develop breast cancer.
Hello, I am happy to help you further.
Yes, there is indeed breast cancer in men as well. For this reason, I would recommend further investigation if one of these hardened areas is growing.
However, it is most likely a harmless fatty tissue tumor - called a lipoma. A simple test and ultrasound examination are enough to measure the tumor and monitor its progress.
This examination can be done by a general practitioner or a dermatologist, who may also take a tissue sample or remove the tumor if necessary.
Do you have any questions about this? I am happy to help.
Best regards,
Yours
Dr. K. Hamann
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