Fibroadenomas are painless, solid tumours in the breast that form due to surplus connective tissue and milk-producing glands. They are benign, round and feel rubbery, often moving and slipping around the breast when pushed. They can happen between the ages of 20 to 40.
Symptomatic breast changes that happen due to hormonal fluctuation during the menstrual cycle are called fibrocystic changes. The symptoms include thickening of breast tissue, increased tenderness, and lump size. Fibrocystic changes arise a week before the menses and reduce after it. They may happen in one or both breasts. They are also the common cause for benign lumps in women within the 35 to 50 age group.
Breast cysts are fluid-filled sacs that are often present in both breasts. They are benign and differ in sizes. They feel like tiny lumps, and their size may alter during the menstrual cycle.
Enlarged and tender breasts in young boys and men are referred to as gynecomastia. It occurs either due to specific medication or due to hormone imbalance. Frequently, there is a lump present under the nipple.
No treatment is needed for a majority of benign breast disorders. If there is an enhanced risk of breast cancer, extreme pain or atypical hyperplasia, then treatment is necessary:
Breast cancer symptoms differ for each person. These may include:
Breast cancer can be diagnosed using the following tests:
There are three ways to treat breast cancers – surgery, chemotherapy and radiation.
