Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Monthly Cycles Explained
Breast pain Last month, a fibroadenoma was found under my left nipple. Before my menstrual period last month, I experienced sharp pain in the left lump, and the doctor diagnosed it as mastitis. After receiving an injection, IV treatment, and medication, the pain subsided, and the...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! Generally, women may experience breast and nipple swelling before their menstrual period even without the presence of tumors, and fibrocystic changes can also vary with the menstrual cycle. As for whether you have mastitis, it is advisable to consult a general surgeon or a...[Read More] Understanding Breast Pain: Causes and Monthly Cycles Explained
Understanding Surgery for Benign Breast Fibroadenoma: Costs and Considerations
Surgery for breast fibroadenoma I went to see a doctor after feeling a lump, and after undergoing fine needle aspiration and core needle biopsy, it has been ruled out as breast cancer. It is diagnosed as a benign fibroadenoma, but since it is not typical, there is a chance it cou...
Dr. Li Zhonghuai Reply:
Hello! If you choose minimally invasive surgery, it will indeed be out-of-pocket expenses, depending on your personal preference for wound aesthetics. Wishing you a speedy recovery! Changhua Hospital cares about you![Read More] Understanding Surgery for Benign Breast Fibroadenoma: Costs and Considerations
Recovery Status After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Expect
Recovery status after the excision of a fibroepithelial tumor? Hello Doctor, I underwent a fibroepithelial tumor excision on August 15, using endoscopic ultrasound-assisted resection. The incision is approximately 2-3 cm. I have a question regarding my recovery: this is my first ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Based on your description, if the wound has no discharge or pain, it should be healed. After surgical wounds heal, there will be scar tissue, which contains a higher amount of fibrous components, making it feel firmer to the touch. This is a normal phenomenon.[Read More] Recovery Status After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Expect
Post-Surgery Concerns: Hard Lump After Fibroadenoma Removal
Post-operative care for a breast fibroma? Hello doctor, I just had surgery on June 5th and returned for a follow-up appointment a week later. The doctor said it was a fibroma containing a papilloma, which is benign. However, since the surgery, I discovered a small hard lump near ...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
The healing process after surgery may involve scarring and fibrosis, leading to hardening of the normal tissue, which may feel firm to the touch and can be associated with varying degrees of pain. This is considered a normal change. However, if you have concerns or uncertainties,...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Hard Lump After Fibroadenoma Removal
Concerns After Mammotome Procedure: Will Breast Indentation Heal?
Some questions after completing a colonoscopy? Hello, doctor. Last week, during a routine breast ultrasound examination, I discovered that there is a 1 cm breast fibroadenoma in the lower part of my breast. The doctor recommended that I undergo a mammotome procedure to remove it....
Dr. Yu Mingchang Reply:
Hello ^^ Just go with the flow; the cavity will produce some tissue fluid, and the tissue will self-repair. Thank you!![Read More] Concerns After Mammotome Procedure: Will Breast Indentation Heal?
Understanding Vascular Proliferation in Breast Fibroadenomas: To Remove or Monitor?
Fibroadenoma with vascular proliferation? Hello, I live in Malaysia. During my last visit to Taiwan, I had a breast ultrasound that revealed a tumor. The doctor mentioned there was vascular proliferation. After a biopsy, although it was benign, the doctor still recommended surgic...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Dear Dr. Hsu Kai-Hsi of the Surgical Department at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare: The determination of whether a breast tumor is benign or malignant is based on pathological examination of biopsy samples. If the breast tumor has been confirmed as benign through ...[Read More] Understanding Vascular Proliferation in Breast Fibroadenomas: To Remove or Monitor?
Understanding Hardness After Breast Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Breast hardness after surgery? I had surgery to remove two benign fibroadenomas from my breast on February 11th of this year (using MammoSite), and it has been a month since then. Although the pain in my breast has decreased, it still feels hard to the touch. The doctor did help ...
Dr. Lin Zhiguang Reply:
Hello, you just had surgery, so it is normal for the area to feel firmer due to the healing process, scarring, swelling, and the presence of non-absorbed sutures, among other reasons. The bruising and blood accumulation you mentioned can also contribute to this. However, it'...[Read More] Understanding Hardness After Breast Surgery: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Axillary Pain: Could It Be a Fibroadenoma?
Axillary swelling and pain? Doctor, I have a question. I have had accessory breast tissue under my left armpit for a while, but recently I noticed a small lump below that accessory tissue. It started to hurt last week, and I just got my period. I already have a fibroid located on...
Dr. Xu Kaixi Reply:
Dear Dr. Hsu Kai-Hsi of the Department of Surgery at Tainan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, To further confirm the diagnosis, it is necessary for you to visit the surgical outpatient clinic in person for an examination. Wishing you good health and safety! Sincerely, ...[Read More] Understanding Axillary Pain: Could It Be a Fibroadenoma?
Understanding Risks and Recovery After Surgery for Breast Adenoma
Mediastinal mixed-type adenoma? My mother has a breast adenoma that has grown larger than 2 centimeters, and I am very worried about the risks of surgery. If she undergoes surgery, what should we pay attention to afterward? What dietary recommendations should we follow, and what ...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Alex: Generally speaking, women's breasts typically have fibrocystic changes or fibroadenomas, while phyllodes tumors are rarely found. However, as long as the tumors are located externally in the chest and are not malignant, they usually pose a low risk. After surgery...[Read More] Understanding Risks and Recovery After Surgery for Breast Adenoma
Understanding Breast Health: Navigating Fibroadenomas and Concerns
Fear and confusion? Yesterday, I went to the obstetrics and gynecology department for an ultrasound due to discharge from my breast. The doctor mentioned that there was a shadow in the lower right part of my breast, which made me very anxious. I usually have regular ultrasound ch...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Miss Qaz700510: For issues related to the breasts, it is better to consult a breast surgeon. Breast examinations are generally performed using ultrasound or mammography. Eastern women tend to have denser breast tissue, so ultrasound is usually sufficient. However, if you ar...[Read More] Understanding Breast Health: Navigating Fibroadenomas and Concerns
Understanding Fibroadenoma Surgery: Anesthesia, Recovery, and Scarring
Fibroadenoma surgery I recently went to the hospital and was diagnosed with a fibroadenoma. The doctor recommended surgery to remove the tumor because my fibroadenoma is located deep and cannot be detected through palpation; it was identified through ultrasound. I would like to k...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello, Xiao Zhu Zhu: Fibroadenomas, unless they are larger than 1.5 centimeters, are usually not detectable through physical examination. Ultrasound is a better diagnostic tool. Whether to use local anesthesia or general anesthesia will typically be explained in detail by the att...[Read More] Understanding Fibroadenoma Surgery: Anesthesia, Recovery, and Scarring
Post-Surgery Care for Breast Fibroadenoma: Managing Wound Drainage Issues
How should one care for themselves after breast fibrocystic surgery? It has been about 20 days since my breast fibrocystic surgery, but a part of the wound is still oozing a little blood-tinged fluid. For a 3 cm wound, the lower 2.5 cm has already closed, but the upper 0.5 cm of ...
Dr. Lu Shangbin Reply:
Twenty days post-surgery, there may still be serous drainage. This could be due to a larger tumor, which allows tissue fluid to seep into the space left after tumor removal. Therefore, it is recommended to follow up with the original physician for further treatment.[Read More] Post-Surgery Care for Breast Fibroadenoma: Managing Wound Drainage Issues
Do You Need Surgery for Breast Fibroadenomas? Expert Insights
Does a breast fibroadenoma require surgery? Thank you for taking the time to assist me. My name is Yang, and I have a tendency to develop breast fibrocystic changes, with nearly ten cysts present in both breasts. Seven years ago, I underwent a surgical outpatient procedure for be...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello Ms. Yang: Fibroadenomas can be detected through ultrasound. If the margins are smooth and the internal ultrasound shows a homogeneous condition, it is generally confirmed to be benign. However, if the size is 1.6 cm in an unmarried female, most physicians would consider per...[Read More] Do You Need Surgery for Breast Fibroadenomas? Expert Insights
Understanding Breast Fibroadenomas: Pain and Tumor Concerns
Breast-related issues? Hello, doctor. I have a breast fibrocystic condition, and now I am experiencing pain in the area near the axilla and the upper outer quadrant of my breast. The pain is quite noticeable during massage and feels different from the pain on the other side. Coul...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Breast pain is indeed one of the concerns that troubles women, but there are many causes for breast pain, which are often related to the menstrual cycle. Breasts may swell during menstruation and feel better afterward. Of course, there are also many causes that remain unidentifie...[Read More] Understanding Breast Fibroadenomas: Pain and Tumor Concerns
Managing Post-Surgery Numbness After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Do?
Fibroadenoma Hello, I previously had a benign fibroadenoma removed from my upper right chest, and I have been regularly monitoring it. Recently, I have been experiencing numbness in my entire right breast whenever I put on a bra, especially when I pull it from back to front. Two ...
Dr. Li Guoding Reply:
Dear Dr. Li Guoding of the Department of Surgery at Tainan Hospital, Executive Yuan Health Department: Hello, 1. It is normal for numbness or pain to persist for a period of time after surgery. It is recommended to return to the original hospital for an examination. 2. In Kaohs...[Read More] Managing Post-Surgery Numbness After Fibroadenoma Removal: What to Do?
Understanding Benign Adenomas: Should You Consider Surgical Removal?
Adenoma Dear Doctor, I recently felt a hard lump in my chest. After an ultrasound examination by a doctor, I was informed that it is a nearly two-centimeter adenoma. The doctor mentioned that it is a benign adenoma and advised me not to worry too much. However, because the aden...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Hello, Miss Pink: The breast lump has been confirmed as a fibroadenoma through ultrasound, measuring nearly two centimeters. I recommend surgical removal, as it can be sent for pathological examination to determine whether it is benign or malignant. Currently, major medical cente...[Read More] Understanding Benign Adenomas: Should You Consider Surgical Removal?
Understanding Breast Lumps: Fibroadenoma and Treatment Options
Do you have a lump in your chest? Hello Doctor: I am 30 years old, unmarried, and living in Kaohsiung City. I have a round hard lump in my left chest that is painful to touch, so I went to the hospital for an ultrasound examination. The doctor said it is a fibroma, about one cent...
Dr. Lin Kecheng Reply:
Ms. Xiao: 30 years old, unmarried, has a 1 cm fibroma in the breast and a fibrocystic lesion (commonly known as a cyst). From my perspective, it is better to remove the fibroma and send it for pathological examination. The cyst can be aspirated under ultrasound guidance for cytol...[Read More] Understanding Breast Lumps: Fibroadenoma and Treatment Options
Understanding Breast Fibroadenomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
Breast lump? Hello, doctor: What is a benign breast fibroadenoma? How should it be examined and treated? Is there a possibility that it could turn malignant? I have been palpating a round, symmetrical lump in my breasts since high school, and it is present on both sides with tend...
Dr. Huang Junxiong Reply:
Hello: You are likely referring to "fibroadenoma," which is a common benign tumor in young women. It is recommended that you consult a hospital with a specialized breast surgery department, where a physical examination and breast ultrasound should provide a diagnosis. T...[Read More] Understanding Breast Fibroadenomas: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options
New Breast Lump After Fibroadenoma Surgery: What You Need to Know
Breast lump Hello Doctor: Two years ago, I had a 4 cm fibroadenoma removed from my right breast, but recently I discovered a hard lump in a different area of the right breast. Does this situation count as a recurrence? Is it related to my daily lifestyle and diet? I am very afrai...
Dr. Wang Zhitang Reply:
Hello Angela: Based on your description, a fibroadenoma in your right breast was excised two years ago, and a new tumor has recently developed in a different location on the same side. Since fibroadenomas are benign tumors and the previous surgery was successful in removing it, t...[Read More] New Breast Lump After Fibroadenoma Surgery: What You Need to Know
Breast Fibroadenoma Surgery: Impact on Future Breastfeeding and Recovery
Breast fibroma..!!? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if having surgery on the breast will affect future breastfeeding, as I am not yet married. Also, if a lump is removed, will there be any indentation at the incision site? How long will it take for the wound to heal? Will one b...
Dr. Wang Zhitang Reply:
Hello, Xiaomi: Breast lumps are a concern for many women, as they fear the possibility of breast cancer. However, not all breast lumps are malignant tumors. The issue you mentioned pertains to fibroadenomas, which are benign breast tumors commonly found in young women. Fibroadeno...[Read More] Breast Fibroadenoma Surgery: Impact on Future Breastfeeding and Recovery