What is the cause of red painful lump on the side of my breast?
Patient: Hi, I had a red lump on the side of my breast, it was quite painfull when I pressed it. So I squeezed it and it turned to a purple colour, a bit of what I thought was pus came out and a lot of blood afterwards, everytime I squeezed it more blood came out. I have no idea what it is , but it's still there. Doctor: Hi! don't worry this is related to skin only and the breast tissue proper is not affected at all!This is very common and people get very concerned about such bloody nodules; I consider some possibilities in such cases as I have seen so many biopsies of such pathology; possibilities are:1. a small infected inclusion cyst or folliculitis2. a small hemangioma getting infected3. a small / thin sinus on the skinAnd the discharge, though bloody, is nothing but pus!Therefore you have to see your doctor for a physical examination and some microbiological tests and to plan a treatment protocol!regards,