Breast fibroadenoma

Introduction to breast fibroadenomas Breast fibroadenomas are mixed tumors that occur in fibrous tissue and glandular epithelium in the lobule of the breast and are the most common type of benign breast tumor. Breast fibroadenomas can occur in women of any age after puberty, but are more common in young women between the ages of 18 and 25. 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, the tumor can grow rapidly due to the secretion of estrogen. The most common sites of breast fibroadenomas are more than the upper quadrant, and most (about 75%) are single-shot, and a few are multiple, characterized by painless isolated masses, which are accidentally discovered by accidental narratives; The mass is round or elliptical, with a diameter of 1 to 5 cm. Occasionally, a giant fibroadenoma can be more than 10 cm in diameter. The menstrual cycle has no effect on tumor size, and there is no abnormal nipple discharge. slow. basic knowledge The proportion of illness: 0.24% Susceptible people: young women aged 18 to 25 are more common. Mode of infection: non-infectious Complications: breast cancer

Cause of breast fibroadenoma

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 fibroadenoma prevention

The treatment of breast tumors must first be based on early detection and early diagnosis. Women should be alert to the high incidence of breast diseases in women. Regular self-examination should be performed every month. The time is best about 1 week after menstruation. The breast is soft, if there is a lumps that are easy to reach, you should go to the hospital as soon as possible after the discovery.

Breast fibroadenoma complications Complications

There is a possibility of malignant transformation.

Breast fibroadenoma symptoms Common symptoms Breast pain, breast pain, painless single breast in the breast... Breast cystic hyperplasia

The most common sites of breast fibroadenomas are more than the upper quadrant, and most (about 75%) are single-shot, and a few are multiple, characterized by painless isolated masses, which are accidentally discovered by accidental narratives; The mass is round or elliptical, with a diameter of 1 to 5 cm. Occasionally, a giant fibroadenoma can be more than 10 cm in diameter. The menstrual cycle has no effect on tumor size, and there is no abnormal nipple discharge. Slow, percussion: The surface of the mass is smooth, the boundary is clear, the texture is tough, no adhesion to the skin and surrounding tissues, it is easy to be pushed, and the axillary lymph nodes are not swollen.

Examination of breast fibroadenomas

Regular physical inspection, B-ultrasound.

Diagnosis and diagnosis of breast fibroadenomas

diagnosis

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

Differential diagnosis

1, cystic hyperplasia: secondary disease is a stage of breast hyperplasia, mostly older, and more prone, sometimes with a strip of nodules, the border is unclear, is a precancerous lesion.

2, breast pain: also a stage of breast hyperplasia, mainly manifested in the mammary gland can touch most of the uneven small nodules, and there are many spontaneous pain, especially before the menstrual cramps, breast pain is obvious, Even the pain is unbearable, and the patient is very painful.

3, papilloma: can be single or multiple, single-shot is mostly elderly women, 50% have bloody discharge, multiple diffuse nodules, no obvious mass, this tumor can be malignant.

4, lobular sarcoma: more common in 35-40 years old, the development is slower, the tumor is lobulated, part of the hard as stone, some areas are sac sexy, the tumor is often huge, sometimes broken, rarely fixed with the chest Often mistaken for advanced breast cancer, but the curative effect after radical surgery is very good, metastasis is rare, generally with blood behavior, and occasional lymphatic metastasis.

5, fat necrosis: occurs in the outer part of the breast of obese women, most of the history of trauma, need to be removed biopsy to identify.

6, breast tuberculosis: mostly for the spread of chest wall tuberculosis, can be broken, and out of the cheese-like pus, pay attention to the inspection often found that other parts of the tuberculosis lesions exist at the same time.

7, plasma cell mastitis: also known as non-lactating mastitis, less common, more acute history of episodes, may have pain, fever, etc., but quickly subsided after anti-inflammatory treatment.

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