Encyclopedia: Chronic Cystic Mastitis
Chronic cystic mastitis, also called fibrocystic disease, Diffuse cystic mastopathy and Mammary dysplasia is a condition rather than a disease. An estimated 30-60% of women suffer from this condition. It is characterized by noncancerous lumps in the breast. Nevertheless, it can be organised into the Mastitis spectrum. Chronic Cystic Mastitis is characterised by the appearance of fibrous tissue and a lumpy, cobblestone texture in the breasts. These lumps are smooth...
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