Infections & Special Treatments
Breast Lumps: Assessment & Treatment
Any new breast lump is examined and assessed through triple assessment: clinical examination, imaging, and biopsy where indicated, with referral to breast surgical oncology where malignancy is confirmed or suspected.
Who this is for
Anyone who has found a new breast lump, a change in breast texture, or nipple discharge, regardless of whether it is painful.
Any new breast lump should be assessed promptly, regardless of whether it hurts.
Symptoms assessed
- A new or changing lump in the breast or underarm
- Change in breast size, shape or skin texture
- Nipple discharge
- Localised pain or tenderness
Evaluation: triple assessment
- 1
Clinical examination
Physical examination of both breasts and the axillary regions.
- 2
Imaging
Ultrasound or mammography, chosen based on age and findings.
- 3
Biopsy where indicated
A tissue sample is taken if imaging findings are indeterminate or suspicious.
Treatment and next steps
| Finding | Next step |
|---|---|
| Simple cyst | Observation, or aspiration if symptomatic |
| Fibroadenoma | Observation with follow-up scan, or removal if large or changing |
| Malignancy confirmed or suspected | Referral to breast surgical oncology with assessment findings |
Clinical volume
Treated by Dr. Payal Mahapatra
MBBS, DGO, DNB - OBG, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine. As of August 2026.
18
Years Experience
80k
Patients Treated
6.7k
IUI procedures
3.7k
Fertility surgeries
2k
IVF cycles
1k
Deliveries
FAQ
Questions patients ask
Get a new lump assessed
Book a consultation for examination of a breast lump or nipple discharge.
Monday to Sunday, 09:30 to 18:30