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Stestscope helps to detect abnormal
Yesterday I went to general physician for breast paining check up she checked with stereoscope so stereoscope detect abnormalities after that she told me everything is ok lump is der but lump is bening birads 2 so so she put stestscope on my breast and told nothing to be worry?
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A stethoscope cannot detect breast lumps or abnormalities. It is only used to listen to heart, lungs, and sometimes chest-wall sounds.
For breast evaluation, the correct tools are:
Clinical breast examination by hand
Ultrasound or mammography
BIRADS scoring from the scan
You mentioned your report says BIRADS-2, which means benign (non-cancerous) usually things like fibroadenoma or simple cysts. These do not require emergency action.
However, pain + lump always needs a proper review of:
The exact ultrasound findings
Size, consistency, and location of the lump
Whether your symptoms match the imaging
Just being told “everything is ok” with a stethoscope check is not a complete assessment. Your scan report needs to be read properly to confirm if follow-up is needed and at what interval.
If you want, you can share your full report privately and I’ll tell you clearly whether anything is missing, what the next steps should be, and how to monitor it correctly.
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What you wanted to know it clear nor mentioned, however BIARDS 2 score is fine, but better to consult a surgeon regarding the same
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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1. A stethoscope cannot detect breast lumps or cancer
A stethoscope is only used to listen to:
• Heart sounds
• Lung sounds
• Sometimes blood flow over a lump
It cannot detect:
• Breast cancer
• Tumor
• Cyst
• Fibroadenoma
So you should not worry about what the stethoscope “found.”
It is simply part of a general examination.
2. What matters is the BIRADS score
You mentioned the doctor told you it is BIRADS 2.
BIRADS 2 = Benign (non-cancerous)
This means:
• The lump is not dangerous
• It is a simple benign fibroadenoma / fatty tissue / cyst
• 0% chance of cancer
BIRADS 2 findings do not require biopsy or further tests, just routine follow-up.
3. Why you have breast pain
In men, the most common cause of breast pain + a small lump is:
Gynecomastia (benign enlargement of breast tissue)
Often caused by:
• Hormones
• Weight gain
• Gym supplements
• Anxiety
• Mild hormonal fluctuation
It is not cancer.
4. Why the doctor used a stethoscope
Doctors often place a stethoscope on the chest/breast area to:
• Rule out heart-related pain
• Check for abnormal flow sounds
• Evaluate chest wall tenderness
• Reassure the patient
It is a normal part of examination, not a cancer test.
Next Steps
Should you worry? — No
• Your BIRADS 2 = benign
• Your doctor examined you and found no serious concerns
• A stethoscope cannot find cancer, it is not used for that
• Your pain is likely from benign gynecomastia or muscle strain
Health Tips
When to follow up
• Breast ultrasound once a year
OR
• Repeat only if symptoms change
Otherwise, nothing else is needed.
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Don't know I think you should consult surgeon personally one to one that would be of great help
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Needs to be evaluated
Do consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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