Breast and Thyroid Q&A - Page 26

Mammography I found a lump and went to the hospital for an ultrasound. The doctor said it looked like an adenoma. Since my mother had breast cancer, the doctor scheduled a mammogram for me. Today, I reviewed the report, and the radiologist mentioned something white that requires ...

Areola enlargement Hello doctor, I would like to ask how to resolve the condition of my areola being swollen. It has not improved for several years. I had an incident where it was excessively sucked, causing it to turn purple, and a few days later, the areola became swollen. Howe...

Medication issues related to fibrocystic breast disease? Hello Doctor, I recently underwent a breast examination and was diagnosed with a unilateral left fibrocystic lesion. Although the biopsy results were benign, the lesion is relatively large and classified as grade 3 (with a ...

Before menstruation, the nipples may feel sticky, and white bumps have just appeared on the nipples? Before menstruation, I experience breast tenderness and my nipples become sticky, but there is no discharge. Now, on the sixth day of my period, my nipples are still sticky after ...

Chest issues Hello Doctor: About six months ago, I started noticing white discharge from my nipples, resembling peeling skin. After removing the discharge, my nipples become itchy, and recently, I've occasionally noticed small red spots on the skin of my breasts, along with ...

Nipple pain It is the second day of my menstrual period, and I experienced premenstrual bloating and pain in the days leading up to it. Today, my left breast only has slight pain, but when I press on my right areola, it hurts, and I can feel a lump. What could this be?

Gynecomastia? Cancer? The symptoms began over a month ago, with redness and swelling of the left breast areola accompanied by pain. When pressed, a clear fluid is released. I visited the breast surgery department at National Taiwan University Hospital, where the doctor arranged f...

Postoperative care for a fibroepithelial tumor? Hello Dr. Wu: I discovered a 2 cm fibroadenoma on September 26, and I underwent traditional surgery on September 29. The incision is about 3 cm long. After several follow-up visits, the doctor informed me that on October 11, the cos...

Foreign body on the areola? Recently, I noticed a bump on the areola of my right breast that looks like a pimple. Upon closer inspection, there are small black dots inside it. After accidentally squeezing it, a yellowish pus came out, and when I squeezed it again, a little blood ...

Breast cancer sentinel lymph node? My grandmother is 70 years old and was diagnosed with stage II invasive ductal carcinoma last year, with one or two lymph nodes affected on the right side. She underwent sentinel lymph node biopsy and a right mastectomy, and has completed chemot...

Itching of the nipple and areola, accompanied by discharge and lesions? I have a habit of wearing a bra at home. About a month ago, my nipples started to itch and develop scales. At first, I thought it was nothing and would scratch it. After showering, I would apply moisturizing ...

Breast issues Recently, I discovered that I could express a clear discharge from my nipple during a self-examination. I went to the hospital for an evaluation, and the doctor informed me that it was papillomary cells due to a papilloma. I need to undergo a minor surgery to remove...

The left breast has undergone a total mastectomy for breast cancer, and there are multiple calcifications and a suspected cyst in the right breast. Should these be excised? Hello, Doctor. I am currently 45 years old. Around the age of 35, I discovered a hard lump in my right brea...

Gynecomastia in males: Questions? Hello, I am currently 26 years old. Before I went to the military at 23, I had an ultrasound at the hospital, and the doctor explained that the left side was developing better, so it is larger. Recently, I have noticed that my breasts are larger ...

Chest issues Hello, I have a few questions I would like to ask, please help me with the answers, thank you. 1. My breast sizes are significantly different, with at least a one and a half cup size difference. Is this a problem? 2. I have felt a lump in my left breast that is pa...

Breast issues keep recurring? The breast often becomes red, swollen, and inflamed, and each time it recurs, the swelling never fully resolves. It always requires incision and drainage when it becomes abscessed. I have been pregnant before, and the lump is located beneath the areo...

Breast issues Hello Doctor, on September 20th, I noticed that pressing on the lower edge of my left breast causes pain (it doesn't hurt when not pressed), and I can vaguely feel a 1 cm long lump at the painful spot. My left breast is about 1 cm lower than my right breast, an...

Breast issues Hello: At the six o'clock position below the right breast, I felt a movable, not too hard "lump" about 0.5 cm in size, with discernible borders. An ultrasound examination was performed, and the technician said it appeared to be just an enlargement of ...

Dysplasia Hello doctor, I am starting to develop, and my female classmates all have larger breasts, even those younger than me. My breasts are not showing any signs of development at all, and I often get teased for being flat-chested. How can I make my breasts larger?

Left chest pain? Doctor, I am 28 years old and have irregular menstruation. Previously, I was tested and found to have elevated prolactin levels, but I haven't received any treatment since then, so my period has not come. In high school, I had eczema on my nipples, and after...