Fibroids of the breast

Introduction to breast fibroma Breast fibroma is a common benign tumor of the breast and is generally thought to be closely related to the active action of estrogen, which occurs during periods of sexual function (18 to 25 years old). basic knowledge The proportion of sickness: 0.45% Susceptible people: seen in women Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: breast lumps

Cause of breast fibroma

The occurrence of this disease is related to the excessive stimulation of estrogen, so it is more common in women with sexual function during the 20-25 years of age. During pregnancy and lactation or premenopausal, due to the large secretion of estrogen, the tumor can grow rapidly; animal experiments have also confirmed that A large amount of estrogen can induce tumor formation.

Breast fibroma prevention

(1) Care for breasts, adhere to physical examination: every woman of different ages should adhere to breast self-examination, monthly menstruation clean; women over 30 years old go to the breast specialist for a physical examination every year, women over 40 years old In the first half of the year, the specialist should be examined once, so that early detection and early treatment can be achieved.

(2) Maintain a good mentality and a healthy life rhythm, overcome bad eating habits and hobbies, and work regularly. Life is an effective way to prevent the occurrence of breast diseases.

(3) Correctly treat breast diseases, and do not suffer from illness. Immediately after finding a lump in the breast, look for a breast specialist to check with the treatment. Although breast fibroma is a benign tumor, it may also have malignant changes, especially during pregnancy and lactation, when the tumor grows rapidly or the age is too long, or accompanied by hyperplasia of the breast or multiple recurrences, you should be vigilant and promptly see a doctor. Prevent changes in the condition. Every female friend should be able to prevent early detection and early treatment. Pay special attention to your breasts.

Breast fibroma complications Complications breast lumps

Belonging to benign tumors, but also the possibility of cancer, multiple breast fibroadenoma has more chances of malignant transformation, is a precancerous lesion, should be followed up.

Symptoms of breast fibroma Common symptoms Smooth and tough in the breast...

1. Common in 20 to 25 years old young women, mostly single, slow growth, no symptoms, often unintentionally found in the breast spherical mass.

2. The growth is slow, the mass is spherical or oval, the surface is smooth, the texture is tough, the boundary is clear, and the touch has a sliding feeling.

The disease occurs in the outer quadrant of the breast, about 75% is single, a few are multiple (at the same time or at different times), in addition to the appearance of a mass, the patient usually has no obvious main symptoms, the tumor grows at a slower rate; The toughness, clear boundary, smooth surface, easy to push, menstrual cycle has no effect on the size of the tumor.

Breast fibroma examination

Physical examination: The masses often occur in the upper quadrant of the breast, mostly single hair, and multiple masses may appear simultaneously or sequentially on one or both breasts. The shape is round or elliptical, the surface is smooth, and the boundary is clear and broad and hard. It can be promoted, does not adhere to the skin and deep tissues, grows slowly, can rapidly increase during pregnancy, and the axillary lymph nodes are not swollen.

X-ray mammography: The edge of the mass is clear and smooth, and the mass is uniform.

Biopsy: There is a capsule outside the fibroid, the quality is hard, the cut surface is grayish white, bright, and many untidy cracks are visible to the naked eye.

Diagnosis and diagnosis of breast fibroma

Diagnosis can be based on medical history, clinical symptoms, and laboratory tests.

Differential diagnosis

Intraductal papillary carcinoma: usually under the areola, the mass is often larger than 1cm. When the pressure is pressed, there is a bloody discharge in the corresponding duct of the breast. The surface of the tumor is not smooth, often adheres to the skin, is not easy to push, no tenderness, and the lymph nodes can be swollen. Large or dilated, the milk duct can be dilated and destroyed, and pathological examination can confirm the diagnosis.

Mammary duct dilatation: nipple discharge can overflow from multiple catheter mouths, and the traits are more common in transparent or yellow. In some cases, it can be seen under the areola and multiple small nodules. It is consistent with the direction of the mammary duct, the boundary is unclear, and the skin Often there are adhesions, accompanied by tenderness, axillary lymph nodes may be swollen, but soft, tender, breast ductal angiography can be seen thickening of the catheter, but the catheter has no hyperplasia or destruction, no lesions in the tube, smear often no special Find.

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