Large swelling under only 1 nipple DD11

[Mildez]

Today I noticed my daughter has a large swelling under her nipple. I was looking at her and commented she almost needed to wear a bra. Then she told me she has been telling me her boob is sore (only 1) and I haven't paid any attention (I feel terrible) It almost appears one breast is growing but the other is not. I had a feel of the swelling and its almost like a large 20cent piece size hard lump underneath the nipple. Now if this was normal breast development (she is the right age for that) would the other one be the same or similar and should it be painful? If it was both I wouldn't be worried but there is a huge difference between the two. Now I'm worried its much more serious

[Just Me]

I know that breasts don't develop at the same rate and can be different sizes but if you are concerned, definitely get it checked out by a doctor. Do you have a nice female doctor who won't make her feel embarrassed that you can see?

[AnyDream]

I think it is within the realm of normal for the breast tissue to feel a bit tender around this stage, and breasts can develop asymmetrically, but there could be other causes (cysts, infection, etc) so I would be tempted to get it checked out anyway.

[Just Me]

I found this for you on a teen puberty website that might be helpful and put your mind at ease a bit ...

Common Concerns about Breast Bud For Girls Puberty

If you are experiencing preteen puberty, you likely have many questions and concerns about your newly emerging breasts...don't worry, change can be a little scary and you may not know what to expect, but it is also exciting and fun.

Itchy, Sore, Tender, Painful Breasts

Don't be surprised if your breasts (either one or both) feel itchy, sore, tender or even painful sometimes. This is normal, and does not mean anything is wrong. When you are developing breast tissue and experiencing growth you may have some "growing pains" but it is nothing to worry about and it will not last forever. Your skin is stretching as your breasts grow and this causes some of the itchness. How your hormones react to cause the growth may cause your tissue to be tender and sometimes painful, especially if you put pressure on the area.

Uneven or Lopsided Breast Size or Growth

Another concern some girls have is that one breast is bigger than the other. Uneven breast sizes is common, especially in the beginning stages of breast bud for girls puberty. It may take six months to a year for the other to catch up after one first starts to grow. In later stages of breast development, stages 2-4 (see page on breast growth ), you may still remain noticeably lopsided but usually by the ending stage, stage 5, they should mostly even out.

Lumpy Breasts and Breast Cancer

When you first get breast bud for girls puberty it feels like a lump under you nipple. Some girls may fear that they have breast cancer. It is normal for it to feel lumpy in the beginning stages and does not mean it is breast cancer. Breast cancer usually occurs when there are lumps in fully developed breasts, not in breasts that are just beginning to grow.

[Miss E]

I had a feel of the swelling and its almost like a large 20cent piece size hard lump underneath the nipple.

Chances are it is just to do with hormonal development, but any lump, particularly a hard lump needs to be checked out asap. Can you get her in to see a doctor today? Sorry to be alarmist, but I don't think you can be too careful with these things.

[Mildez]

Thank you for all your comments and suggestions. I'll take her to the Dr just to be sure but wont beable to get in today as she is at an athletics carnival. I remember getting the breast buds but they were both sides and not as large as DDs is. But that was along time ago and perhaps my memory isn't that great.

[Feijoa Mum]

I clearly remember my Mum taking me to the dr when I was about your DD's age with exactly the same thing. I had the hard lump under one nipple only and Mum must have freaked out.
It was all fine and just the beginning of my lovely lady lumps developing and very its very common for them to develop one at a time.

For what its worth it was my left breast and that is the bigger of the two to this day. Dunno if thats just a coinky dink or not

If you are concerned I would definately take her to see your Dr if nothing else to put your mind at rest