I had obtained implants under the muscle about ten years ago. Last year I developed what feels like little tiny pebbles right underneath the skin of my areolas on both breasts. I had them looked at during my mammogram and ultrasound. They couldn’t even detect these “rocks” that you can plainly feel with just your hands. Some of them feel very sharp like they can push thru my skin with a little pressure. I know my areolas were removed during surgery. What could these be? Cause for concern?
March 30, 2024
Answer: Hard Lumps under your Areola..... That is an interesting question.... I wish you had posted a picture. It is very hard to know what you are seeing and feeling, without seeing and feeling. I'm guessing that you are referring to Montgomery Glands. Most women have 10-40 little bumps of their areola, around their nipple. These are tiny glands beneath the skin, some are larger than others that serve 2 purposes. 1) they secrete oil to keep the areolar skin soft. 2) They also release a very faint odor that draws a newborn to the mother nipple, helping them to latch on. The more Montgomery Glands, the faster a newborn will latch on. I do not know if this is what you are feeling in your situation. It may be, but it is still worth being checked by a breast specialist. If it is not this, then maybe a biopsy might be the next option. Good luck to you
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March 30, 2024
Answer: Hard Lumps under your Areola..... That is an interesting question.... I wish you had posted a picture. It is very hard to know what you are seeing and feeling, without seeing and feeling. I'm guessing that you are referring to Montgomery Glands. Most women have 10-40 little bumps of their areola, around their nipple. These are tiny glands beneath the skin, some are larger than others that serve 2 purposes. 1) they secrete oil to keep the areolar skin soft. 2) They also release a very faint odor that draws a newborn to the mother nipple, helping them to latch on. The more Montgomery Glands, the faster a newborn will latch on. I do not know if this is what you are feeling in your situation. It may be, but it is still worth being checked by a breast specialist. If it is not this, then maybe a biopsy might be the next option. Good luck to you
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April 1, 2024
Answer: Montgomery Gland Most women have 6 to 12 glands on their areola that secrete oily secretions that help stimulate newborn babies to suck milk. The glands can occasionally get plugged up and can have buildup inside of them. This is by far the most common scenario. There are also rare forms of breast cancer that can form in this tissue. I suggest you get an evaluated by your primary care doctor. . I suggest you get evaluated by your primary care doctor. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD.
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April 1, 2024
Answer: Montgomery Gland Most women have 6 to 12 glands on their areola that secrete oily secretions that help stimulate newborn babies to suck milk. The glands can occasionally get plugged up and can have buildup inside of them. This is by far the most common scenario. There are also rare forms of breast cancer that can form in this tissue. I suggest you get an evaluated by your primary care doctor. . I suggest you get evaluated by your primary care doctor. Best, Mats Hagstrom, MD.
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