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Breast pain that is not cyclical can be due to the following:
- Injury.
- A previous biopsy (pain can last for two years after this event).
- Lung infection.
- Arthritis.
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Costochondritis. With this condition the region between the ribs and breastbone is inflamed, which can cause chest pain that seems to be in the breast. Costochondritis should be suspected if pain is triggered by pushing down on the breastbone near the rib or by taking a deep breath.
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