Simple breast cysts are fluid filled, and with a uniformly thin and smooth wall to their oval shape. A complex breast cyst, however, contains a good percentage of solid elements suspended within the fluid, and may also feature segmentation (septation) and some regions of the cyst wall that are 'thicker' than others. Complex breast cysts account for approximately 5% of breast cysts that are screened, and are usually followed up more closely in terms of a time interval, and are sometimes biopsied. There is a very small chance that a complex breast cyst could be associated with malignant breast cancer. If you don't feel comfortable waiting 3 months for a re-check, speak to your doctor about having the cyst biopsied now, for your peace of mind.
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Simple breast cysts are fluid filled, and with a uniformly thin and smooth wall to their oval shape. A complex breast cyst, however, contains a good percentage of solid elements suspended within the fluid, and may also feature segmentation (septation) and some regions of the cyst wall that are 'thicker' than others. Complex breast cysts account for approximately 5% of breast cysts that are screened, and are usually followed up more closely in terms of a time interval, and are sometimes biopsied. There is a very small chance that a complex breast cyst could be associated with malignant breast cancer. If you don't feel comfortable waiting 3 months for a re-check, speak to your doctor about having the cyst biopsied now, for your peace of mind.
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