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Bump Near Areola That Is Extremely Painful And Sensitive. Could It Be Cancerous?

I recently was driving in a car for 15 hours and after arriving home I noticed this bump right next to my left night on my areola . It hurts and is extremely sensitive, and looks almost like a zit . I m just wondering if it s cancerous or in serious need of being looked at? It doesn t look like a second nipple but it sticks out just as far.
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
The bump on the areola has appeared acutely so it can not be a cancer or a second nipple because the two problems are long standing.
The Suddenly appearing painful swelling in nipple in your case may be a result of muscle pull, a hematoma or an infection of breast secretory glands if you had synthetic supports and had swelling in the area.
The problem should be evaluated by a local physician because delaying may make the treatment difficult.
Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any questions I will be happy to answer.
Wish you a good health.
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Bump Near Areola That Is Extremely Painful And Sensitive. Could It Be Cancerous?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. The bump on the areola has appeared acutely so it can not be a cancer or a second nipple because the two problems are long standing. The Suddenly appearing painful swelling in nipple in your case may be a result of muscle pull, a hematoma or an infection of breast secretory glands if you had synthetic supports and had swelling in the area. The problem should be evaluated by a local physician because delaying may make the treatment difficult. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any questions I will be happy to answer. Wish you a good health.