Q.
What
are breast lobes?
A.
Each breast has 15 to 20 sections, called lobes, each
with many smaller lobules. The lobules end in dozens of
tiny bulbs that can produce milk. Lobes, lobules and bulbs
are all linked by thin tubes called ducts. These ducts
lead to the nipple, which is centered in a dark area of
skin called the aureole. The spaces between the lobules
and ducts are filled with fat. There are no muscles in
the breast, but muscles lie under each breast and cover
the ribs.
These normal features can sometimes make the breasts feel
lumpy, especially in women who are thin, have thin skin
or who have smaller breasts.
A
word of caution: If you find a lump or other change in
your breast, don't use this information to try to diagnose
it yourself. There is no substitute for a doctor's evaluation!
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