Patient's question:
I have a 3.1 cm by 1.9 cm cystic mass at 5 o'clock in my left breast, which is anechoic, with clear margins, and shows punctate blood flow signals. Ultrasound shows a cystic mass in the left breast, with a viscous nature. I would like to ask if a pathology test is needed, and whether it could be a galactoma. If it is a galactoma, can it be cured? Is surgery necessary? What kind of help do I need: Is surgery still needed for breast galactoma?Doctor's answer:
Galactoceles, also known as milk retention cysts or milk stasis syndrome, is a benign disease affecting pregnant women and lactating individuals. It was previously believed to be relatively uncommon. In recent years, there have been frequent reports in China of this condition, which is caused by the recurrence of obstruction in a small lobe or duct of the breast during lactation. This obstruction leads to poor milk drainage, causing milk to accumulate in the ducts and expand to form a cyst. In cases where the symptoms are prominent and the boundaries are clear, surgical treatment should be considered. This condition is generally not curable with non-surgical methods.