What to do with breast fibroids

Breast fibroma mostly occurs in young women. When breast fibroma is found during examination, patients do not need to be too nervous. Under normal circumstances, breast fibroma is benign. They just need to develop good living habits and eating habits, go to the hospital for regular check-ups, and pay attention to changes in breast fibroma. Treatment is only needed when the fibroma changes.

Breast fibroids treatment

1. Close observation and regular follow-up

Breast fibroadenomas are common benign tumors that rarely become malignant. It develops slowly, has no symptoms, does not affect life and work, and can be closely observed and followed up regularly.

2. Surgical Resection

(1) During the observation process, if you self-examine your breasts or go to the hospital for examination and find that the fibroadenoma tends to grow, or if the color Doppler ultrasound originally showed no blood flow signals in the tumor but now shows a large amount of blood flow signals, it should be surgically removed.

(2) Patients with breast fibroids should undergo fibroadenoma removal before preparing for pregnancy. Cause: a. The occurrence of breast fibroadenoma is related to the increase of estrogen levels. During pregnancy and lactation, as the hormone levels in the body change, the tumor volume can increase rapidly. b. Breast surgery and invasive examinations are not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

(3) Giant fibroadenomas (juvenile fibroadenomas) in adolescents should be surgically removed because of their rapid growth and large size, which squeezes normal breast tissue. The surgery will not have an adverse effect on subsequent pregnancy or breastfeeding.

(4) Those with a family history of breast cancer may consider surgical resection.

3. Minimally invasive breast excision surgery

Select those with a clear diagnosis of breast fibroadenoma (not suitable for breast cancer treatment). Using a vacuum-assisted excision device, under the guidance of breast ultrasound, the tumor is removed by inserting the needle once and making multiple cuts. The incision is only 0.3 cm, with quick recovery and good aesthetic effect. Fibroadenomas rarely recur after complete excision, but they can recur.

Symptoms of breast fibroids

1. Most cases occur in women aged 15-25 with strong sexual function.

2. The most common site is the upper outer quadrant of the breast. About 75% are single and a few are multiple. It is spherical or oval in shape, with a smooth surface, tough texture, clear boundaries and good mobility.

3. The most significant feature is that patients often have no conscious symptoms and the disease is often discovered accidentally or while taking a bath. The tumor is a peanut or date pit-sized, movable, smooth, clearly defined, and hard mass.

4. Generally, there is no axillary lymph node enlargement, no nipple discharge, and the size of the lump has no effect on the menstrual cycle. A painless lump in the breast, often discovered accidentally.