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[3] [11] [13] Ultrasonography imaging typically reveals a poorly-defined heterogeneous mass with various small, round, echo-free areas mostly located near the lesions' borders and thereby helps in distinguishing PB tumors from similar cystic lesions such as fibroadenomas, phyllodes tumors, papillomas growing within a cyst, and breast cancer. [9]
The changes in fibrocystic breast disease are characterised by the appearance of fibrous tissue and a lumpy, cobblestone texture in the breasts. These lumps are smooth with well defined edges, and free-moving regarding adjacent structures. These lumps can sometimes be obscured by irregularities in the breast associated with the condition.
Breast diseases make up a number of conditions. The most common symptoms are a breast mass, breast pain, and nipple discharge. [1] A majority of breast diseases are noncancerous. [2] Although breast disease may be benign, or non-life threatening there remains an associated risk with potentially a higher risk of developing breast cancer later on ...
Mammary duct ectasia can mimic breast cancer. It is a disorder of peri- or post-menopausal age. [3] Duct ectasia syndrome is a synonym for nonpuerperal mastitis, but the term has also been occasionally used to describe special cases of fibrocystic diseases or mastalgia or as a wastebasket definition of benign breast disease.
After a double mastectomy, breast cancer survivor Christina Miner opted out of reconstructive surgery. Here’s what she wants you to know, why she stayed flat. ‘I Went Flat After Breast Cancer ...
Staging breast cancer is the initial step to help physicians determine the most appropriate course of treatment. As of 2016, guidelines incorporated biologic factors, such as tumor grade, cellular proliferation rate, estrogen and progesterone receptor expression, human epidermal growth factor 2 (HER2) expression, and gene expression profiling into the staging system.
Breast cysts can be part of fibrocystic disease. The pain and swelling is usually worse in the second half of the menstrual cycle or during pregnancy. Treating breast cysts is usually not necessary unless they are painful or cause discomfort. In most cases, the discomfort they cause may be alleviated by draining the fluid from the cyst.
A breast mass, also known as a breast lump, is a localized swelling that feels different from the surrounding tissue. [1] Breast pain , nipple discharge , or skin changes may be present. [ 1 ] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue.