Understanding Breast Cysts and Adenomas: When to Seek Surgery?
Blister? Breast adenoma? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where I found a lump in my breast and went for an ultrasound examination. After the examination, the doctor told me it was a cyst, which might either grow larger or disappear, but did not specify its size and a...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Wei: 1. Principles for managing swelling and pain: (1) Determine if there is any increase in size. (2) Assess for symptoms such as pain or itching that may affect daily living. In either of these situations, intervention is recommended, which may include biopsy or excision...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts and Adenomas: When to Seek Surgery?
Post-Surgery Breast Cyst: Understanding Wound Discharge and When to Seek Help
Postoperative discharge from breast fibrocystic surgery? Dear Doctor, I had breast fibroid surgery in July in the southern part of Taiwan. Currently, I am working in the north and cannot return to my original hospital for a follow-up appointment. Yesterday, while changing the non...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
If there is exudate from the wound and surrounding redness and swelling, it is recommended to seek outpatient evaluation. If there is inflammation, it generally takes several months to improve.[Read More] Post-Surgery Breast Cyst: Understanding Wound Discharge and When to Seek Help
Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Concerns, and Follow-Up Care
Fibrocystic breast pain? Hello, doctor. I live in Penghu. Two years ago, before I gave birth, I felt two hard lumps under my right breast, spaced about a finger's width apart. After an ultrasound, the doctor thought they were irregular, and I underwent a fine needle aspirati...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: 1. Cysts are often multiple, and they may or may not be painful. In most cases, if there are many cysts, observation without aspiration is usually sufficient. 2. Generally, aspiration is performed on cysts that are symptomatic or continue to enlarge. 3. Cysts are mostl...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Concerns, and Follow-Up Care
Understanding Breast Cysts and Calcifications: What You Need to Know
Breast blisters and calcification issues? My mother had a mammogram during a community health check last month, and the report suggested that she should go to a major hospital for further examination, mentioning the presence of calcifications. Therefore, we went to Chang Gung Mem...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Dear Xiao Jun, Hello, 1. The manifestations of fibrocystic changes are quite diverse, including pain, nipple discharge, and changes such as cysts and calcifications. However, calcifications are often not visible on ultrasound. 2. The management of cysts typically involves as...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts and Calcifications: What You Need to Know
Understanding Breast Cysts and Fibroadenomas: Pregnancy Concerns Explained
Breast cysts, fibromas, pregnancy issues? Hello Dr. Zhou, I am 32 years old and have recently been preparing for pregnancy and considering breastfeeding in the future. However, I have been experiencing chest pain frequently over the past six months, which led me to undergo a bre...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello, 1. For palpable breast tumors: the diagnostic rate can reach 90%. For non-palpable tumors, the diagnostic rate may be less than 50-60%. 2. A definitive diagnosis requires a pathological examination report; therefore, physicians cannot make a 100% diagnosis based solely ...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts and Fibroadenomas: Pregnancy Concerns Explained
Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Fluid Accumulation, and Imaging Needs
Breast edema Hello, doctor: I have been experiencing breast pain and went to see a doctor for an ultrasound. The doctor said it was fluid accumulation and advised me to exercise more to help drain it. I would like to ask if this is the same as a fibrocystic condition, and at my a...
Dr. Zhou Jiazhen Reply:
Hello: 1. The most common cause of breast pain is fibrocystic breast changes, which require follow-up after 6 months. 2. It is generally recommended that women over the age of 40 should undergo mammography. Wishing you safety and health, Dr. Chou Chia-Cheng, Director of Surgery, ...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts: Pain, Fluid Accumulation, and Imaging Needs
Understanding Breast Ultrasound Results: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Concerns regarding breast ultrasound examination? Hello Doctor: In June, I visited the obstetrics and gynecology department for a breast examination. The doctor performed a physical examination and an ultrasound, and found a 0.87 cm breast cyst on the left side. The doctor mentio...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Mina, The 0.87 cm breast cyst is likely benign and only requires follow-up examinations in 3 to 6 months. The ultrasound imaging is very clear, indicating it is indeed a cyst, so no further aspiration or biopsy was performed, which I believe is a reasonable approach. Y...[Read More] Understanding Breast Ultrasound Results: When to Seek Further Evaluation
Understanding the Differences Between Breast Cysts and Fibroadenomas
excuse me? Hello, could you please explain the differences between a breast fibrocystic change and a breast fibroadenoma? How can they be distinguished? How do doctors determine whether it is a cyst or a fibroadenoma during a consultation? Thank you.
Dr. Yang Mingqi Reply:
Hello, netizen: Fibrocystic breast changes are not tumors; they are simply a type of breast tissue. On the other hand, a fibroadenoma is a common benign breast tumor. The two conditions are completely different and can be easily distinguished through ultrasound. However, due to t...[Read More] Understanding the Differences Between Breast Cysts and Fibroadenomas
Understanding Breast Cysts: Causes, Pain Management, and Future Care
Fluid-filled cysts in the breast? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask a few questions. Currently, I am experiencing intermittent pain in the lower left side of my breast. The pain occurs when I sleep or raise my arms and move while changing clothes. After undergoing an ultrasound e...
Dr. Wu Jingtang Reply:
Dear Miss Yi Yi, The so-called blister is medically referred to as a cyst because its contents are fluid. For ease of explanation, it is sometimes called a blister. As for why blisters occur, there is currently no definitive conclusion; however, the vast majority of blisters are...[Read More] Understanding Breast Cysts: Causes, Pain Management, and Future Care