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What is a simple/complex breast cyst?

Pepealthusser
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And what are the statistics surrounding them being benign?

  • Hi Pepealthusser,

    Thanks for getting in touch and welcome to our online community. I hope you find it supportive.

    Breast cysts are common and can be caused by different reasons. Breast Cancer Now has further information you might find helpful to look at.

    Simple breast cysts are benign and don’t usually require treatment unless they are large and causing problems such as pain.

    Complex cystic and solid breast mass present differently. Radiopaedia explains this in further detail and statistics around how many of this type of breast cysts are malignant.

    I hope this information is helpful, but please don’t hesitate if there’s anything else we can help you with.

    Best wishes and take care

    Sarah (Cancer Information Nurse Specialist)

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