Patient's question:
I have an oval-shaped lump in my right breast. It doesn't hurt when pressed, has a smooth surface, and can move quickly. Besides many solid milk lumps, my breast feels sore when pressed. The baby is still breastfeeding. The hospital says surgery is needed, but I don't know whether to do it now or wait a few months until the baby weans off. What kind of help do I need: How is a milk cyst treated?Doctor's answer:
The types of breast cysts vary, and so do the treatment methods for breast cysts. There are two common types of breast cysts: 1. Milk retention cysts. If a breast lump is detected, needle aspiration can confirm the diagnosis. The treatment for milk retention cysts is primarily surgical. For women who are no longer fertile, needle aspiration can be performed instead of surgical removal. 2. Simple cysts. The clinical presentation makes the diagnosis relatively easy. Most simple cysts require surgical treatment. However, the possibility of malignancy must be ruled out before surgery to determine the scope of the procedure. Breast cysts with benign breast inflammation should be considered for surgical removal once detected. The surgery involves only the simple excision of the lump.