Possible Cyst Near Breast Aug Incision, Should I Be Worried?

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I'm 5 months post surgery. Recently found a small pebble like lump very close to the incision under the breast,along with a litte abnormal scarring very near the area. I saw my PS yesterday, and his thought was that it is a "cyst", because of a litte discomfort when he pressed on it. He wants to do a scar revision and take out the mass and test, just to be safe. Should I do the procedure? Should I have a mammagram done first? Should I not worry and leave it be?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Thank you for the question.

	I think your plastic surgeon is being cautious and has provided you with a good recommendation and treatment plan. Having a mammogram prior to the procedure ( assuming that your  breasts are not to dense  for good mammographic visualization) is something to consider and discuss with your plastic surgeon.

	Best wishes.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

The overwhelming odds are that such a mass is not cancerous. That being said, there is no reason to allow this process to continue. A small procedure would restore the contour of the scar as well as remove the mass and give you peace of mind. I agree with your surgeon.

Antonio Gayoso, MD · Answer

It is very good that you have brought this to the attention of your surgeon and that it is being addressed. There can be a number of causes for this, most of which are not of concern. Excision is the most definitive treatment and certainly a very good choice. It is possible that it might be a cyst, a small remnant of suture, some scar tissue etc.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Based solely upon your written description I agree with your PS, have it removed and sent to pathology for examination.

Robert L. Kraft, MD, FACS · Answer

If your issue was only a bit of scarring, I would recommend Kenalog injection or Cordran tape prior to entertaining surgery.  However, if there is a cyst (and a sebaceous cyst is such a basic diagnosis that it should be obvious to a board certified plastic surgeon) and not a large "zit", it can either be incised and drained or excised.   I normally recommend preoperative mammography in patients over age 40.  I do not see an indication for mammography in your case unless the circumstances are different from what you've put forth.

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