Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I would like to ask what problem has reappeared in my breast. I had an ultrasound and MRI done at the hospital. Findings: bilateral breast glandular tissue showed reduced echoes, disorganized arrangement, and mild local expansion of breast ducts. A 16x7mm hypoechoic mass was detected in the outer upper quadrant of the right breast, with clear boundaries. No obvious mass was found in the left breast.Treatment history and effectiveness: I visited twice. The first doctor said to wait until after my period to come back. Today, the doctor prescribed traditional Chinese medicine and mentioned performing a procedure.
What kind of help I need: I would like to know if my condition is serious. I am very anxious right now, and the doctor didn’t explain my condition in detail or specify the treatment plan. If surgery is performed, is there any risk involved? Additionally, I haven’t had children yet and plan to have a baby next year. Will this be affected?
Doctor's answer:
Your illness is likely a fibroadenoma, which is a benign tumor that commonly occurs in young women. It has smooth boundaries, is movable, and is not (adherent) to surrounding tissues. The treatment of choice is surgical removal because without removal, it cannot disappear on its own. However, based on your situation, the tumor is not very large, and you have recently wanted to have a baby. It is recommended to wait until after giving birth to have the surgery, as breastfeeding after surgery may cause milk ducts to become blocked, leading to milk stagnation and potentially causing mastitis. After giving birth, wait until you have weaned before undergoing the surgery.Hyperplasia is an easily occurring gynecological disease. During medication, women need to pay attention to their self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients maintain clean external genitalia and change underwear frequently. Finally, I wish female patients a speedy recovery!