N64: Other disorders of breast
Other disorders of the breast include a range of conditions that affect the breast tissue, often presenting with visual and sensory changes. Common findings may include differences in breast size or shape, skin changes, nipple abnormalities, or unusual discharge. Within this group, fat necrosis causes firm lumps due to damaged and broken down fat cells, while mastodynia is characterized by regular or cyclical breast pain. Mastitis, another common breast disorder, presents with breast inflammation, heat, redness and tenderness. Possible causes of these disorders range from a minor injury to medications, hormonal fluctuations, and infections. Disease progression varies widely and is dependent on both the specific disorder and the individual patient's overall health, age, and medical history. A broad range of body systems can be affected, including the immune system in the case of infections, endocrine system due to hormonal factors, and potentially, the psychological system due to the intrinsic stress these conditions may bring.
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