Does underarm breast need treatment?

Do accessory breasts under the arms need treatment? Many people will have doubts about this issue. The accessory breast is an organ that exists during the embryo and will gradually disappear before birth. During the lactation period, the accessory breast may show symptoms such as swelling and pain. Accessory breasts need treatment because they not only affect a person's appearance, but also have the possibility of cancer. Let us now take a closer look at whether underarm accessory breasts require treatment.

1. Causes

During the embryonic period, humans have the rudiments of 6 to 8 pairs of mammary glands along the two lines from the armpits to the groin. Before birth, only a pair of pairs remain in the chest, and the rest degenerate. In a small number of patients, accessory breasts occur due to the absence of mammary gland degeneration or incomplete degeneration. It can occur on one side or both sides, usually in front of or under the armpit, but can also occur above and below the normal breast, abdomen, groin, outer thigh and other parts of the chest.

2. Clinical manifestations

Usually the size of accessory breasts varies from person to person, and most people do not feel any special sensation. In some cases, there is a feeling of distension and pain before menstruation, which disappears after menstruation.

The vast majority of cases present with swelling or bulges in the anterior or posterior armpits, and may also have fully developed nipples. A lump can be felt in the accessory breast, which is a developing mammary gland. It can also occur in the upper and lower parts of normal breasts, the abdomen, groin, outer thighs, etc. Some can develop into breasts with a shape comparable to normal breasts, including nipples and areola.

The changes in accessory breasts are more obvious during pregnancy and lactation. Usually during pregnancy and lactation, the accessory breasts will increase significantly and even secrete milk. After breastfeeding ends, the accessory breasts do not shrink, so the symptoms are more obvious.

Accessory breasts affect your appearance, dressing and social activities. The vast majority of patients seek medical attention for an improved appearance. Accessory breasts contain breast tissue and therefore carry the risk of developing breast cancer.

Treatment

Accessory breast is a congenital abnormal development of tissue. In addition to affecting the appearance, it also has the chance of developing breast malignant tumors. Therefore, surgical removal is recommended. The accessory breast removal surgery includes the removal of the accessory breast gland, excess fat tissue and skin, followed by the application of pressure bandage. Especially those who have the following conditions should undergo surgery as soon as possible:

1. It is clear that there is a tumor or malignant transformation in the accessory breast;

2. Symptoms such as distension and pain are obvious with the changes in the menstrual cycle;

3. Obvious accessory breasts seriously affect social activities and quality of life.