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Fibrocystic breast disease is a common and benign change within the breast characterized by a dense irregular and bumpy consistency in the breast tissue. Mammography or biopsy may be needed to rule out other disorders.

Review Date: 6/30/2000 12:00:00 AM Reviewed By: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director RxRemedy

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