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veronica
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 12:18 pm    Post subject: mass affixed to overlying skin Reply with quote
I (52 y.o. ) have been referred to a breast oncologist next week. I have a mass in my right breast which is suspicious as it is attached to the overlying skin. It is firm and movable, no spiculated edges to palpation. I have had the mass 2.5 years, another story.

The finding of affixation almost always indicates malignancy. I would like to know if there are any other types of breast cysts/tumors which attach to underlying and overlying structures.

I'll settle in later this afternoon and catch up on the forum. All the best,
Veronica
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 03, 2004 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: mass affixed to overlying skin Reply with quote
Hi Veronica, I can't answer your question. Hopefully, Dr. Leo will respond to you. I just wanted to welcome you to the board. I am sure you will find comfort and encouragement here. I'll keep my fingers crossed for benign findings, but we will be here for you regardless. Please keep us posted. Hugs, Lauri
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 12:47 pm    Post subject: Re: mass affixed to overlying skin Reply with quote
Hello

Welcome to the board. There are other possibilities, including melanoma and other skin cancers. Breast cancers with extension to the skin can also happen. I am sure your doctor will want to diagnose it with a biopsy. We will be here if you need us !

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veronica
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PostPosted: Sat Dec 04, 2004 1:12 pm    Post subject: Re: mass affixed to overlying skin Reply with quote
Leo,

A huge thank you for your contribution to the community.

The mass was present long before the skin involvement which should r/o skin cancer. And it has no features of melanoma, etc.

My question is can a simple cyst or fibroadenoma attach to the overlying skin?

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Mon Dec 06, 2004 6:38 pm    Post subject: Re: mass affixed to overlying skin Reply with quote
Veronica,

I think it is unlikely that a fibroadenoma can attach to the skin, since this is a benign, movable sort of tumor.

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