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Hematoma like lump in breast 10 months after explant. Is this normal?

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AllNaturalMeJan 27, 2016
I noticed soon after explant that my right breast seemed to have some harder tissue inside. 10 months later I feel a lump the size of a small plum. It's hard and seems to be under my breast tissue on top of the muscle. Right breast has a silicone implant above the muscle. Is this a hematoma? Thanks.

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Dr. Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired)
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Answered on Jan 28, 2016
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