my 8 year old daughter had complained of on of her breasts being sore, upon examination i found a large lump ATLEAST AS BIG AS THE FIRST JOINT OF MY SECOND FINGER) it is directly under the nipple and is movable and can be seen if she puts her arm up in the air, what could this be, i called and have made an appt with her ped.
HI, Welcome with your query to Chat Doctor. Based on the facts of your query, after its review your daughter seems to have pubertal changes with developing breast, though it is a bit earlier, but not uncommon in recent atmosphere of netizens. It could be start of Normal pubertal changes and indicates early menses too in her case. If still is you feel her development milestones as abnormal for your family history, You can check with your doctor for Precautious Puberty, which needs to be ruled out in your case if need be. So don't worry unless your GP doctor opines on it. Hope this reply resolves your worry with your queries. Will appreciate writing your feedback review comments, to help the needy patients like you at Chat Doctor. Good Day!! Chat Doctor. S. Genl-CVTS