Description

Breast lumps are defined as a thickening that feels different from the surrounding tissue. Teens can be frightened by variations in normal breast development or common benign conditions. The appearance of the breast bud (the larches) occurs, on the average, at 9.8 years in the U.S. Some girls may exhibit significant breast asymmetry. One confusing aspect of breast development for females is the normal phenomenon of one breast beginning development before the other.

Breast tissue naturally has a bumpy texture and for some women, it is more pronounced as compared to others. If the lumpiness can be felt throughout the breast and feels like your other breast, then it is probably normal breast tissue.

This online training course will review signs, symptoms and treatment of breast lumps. After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

1. Describe 3 signs and symptoms of breast lumps.
2. Articulate management and treatment of breast lumps.
3. Explain the main reason to teach breast self-examination to young girls.