Breast examination, Breast and Thyroid FAQ

Breast pain Hello Doctor: I had a breast examination at the end of June, and the ultrasound detected a fibrocystic lesion on the right side, but it is not located in the area where I am experiencing pain on the right side of my breast. The mammogram report recommended a follow-up...

Chest issues Hello doctor, I have a small red spot on my chest. What should I pay attention to? Is it necessary to undergo further ultrasound examination, or is it sufficient to just observe it? Thank you, doctor.

Axillary breast pain? For the past two to three years, I have experienced pain in my left armpit whenever pressure is applied, and it becomes more intense during my menstrual period. Sometimes, even raising my arm causes pain. I have undergone a breast ultrasound, and the breast ...

Nipple lump Hello doctor: I am currently 13 years old, but I noticed a lump in my nipple when I was 12. I found information online stating that it should disappear within a year, but it is still present. Is this normal? (It does not hurt when pressed.)

Lobular adenoma Hello Dr. Yuan: I am 39 years old and have never been pregnant. Last week, I went for a breast examination due to a hard lump on the inner side of my right breast. After an ultrasound examination, the doctor informed me that it is a benign "phyllodes tumor,&q...

Significant asymmetry in breast size and swelling? Hello, doctor. Over the past six months, I have noticed a significant difference in the size of my breasts. The left side is larger and firmer, while the right side feels soft and smaller, almost like fatty tissue. Additionally, ...

Itchy nipples may be suspected to be due to a pustule? I have been experiencing itching of the nipples for nearly two years, with some discharge and mild itching, but recently the itching has become so severe that I can't sleep. I have no previous history of nipple issues an...

Breast cyst Hello Doctor: I went to the hospital today for a breast examination. The doctor mentioned that I have a few cysts in both breasts, but he said they don't look much like fibrocystic cysts. He didn't specify what type of cysts they are, and there is a slight c...

Itching of the nipple and areola? About two weeks ago, I noticed that the left areola was itchy. I performed a breast self-examination and found no lumps, and the shape of both breasts appears normal. When the itching occurs, I apply a topical ointment after showering at night, w...

Frequent unilateral nipple itching? Hello Doctor: Thank you for your previous response. Since I experienced eczema on my left nipple, which was painful and swollen at the time (it was during the transition from summer to autumn), it eventually healed. Now that it is winter, my le...

Recommended examinations? Hello, Doctor: Thank you for your previous response. It has been almost three weeks since then, and I believe my left nipple condition has improved significantly. Initially, both the areola and nipple were red, but now the redness has subsided, and there...

I can't understand the results of the examination reports from two hospitals? Hello, doctor! Good morning! This is the report from the ultrasound breast examination conducted at National Taiwan University and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital two to three months ago. I would like...

The impact of contraceptive pills on fibrocystic breast disease? Hello Doctor: I am considering starting to take oral contraceptives (such as Yaz or Yasmin) and would like to ask if these contraceptives have any adverse effects on fibrocystic breast disease. Last year, during a b...

Breast cancer-related issues? Hello Doctor: My mother is sixty years old. In May, she underwent a breast examination that revealed a malignant tumor in her right breast measuring approximately 1.2 cm. She had a total mastectomy in early July and is currently undergoing chemothera...

Depression at the junction of the chest and axilla? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask you about something I recently noticed while showering. I found a noticeable indentation on the front side of my armpit, which is darker in color. It does not hurt when pressed, and this is not...

Nipple issues This year, during my breast examination, I found a ductal papilloma in my left nipple, and there was a small amount of clear, light yellow discharge when pressed. The quantity was minimal, just a little bit. I underwent excision in February, but I still have dischar...

Nipple inversion Hello Doctor, I have one nipple that has become inverted, and every day when I express it, a white-yellow fluid flows out from the indentation. Sometimes it even sprays out, as if there is a buildup of pus inside. When I press on both sides, I can feel a hard lum...

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 ...

A round hard lump in the chest? I usually have a habit of performing self-breast examinations. About a month ago, I suddenly noticed a round lump next to my right breast. It moves slightly when pressed and is somewhat painful. I previously had a sebaceous cyst on my left breast, ...