Patient's question:
Medical Description: The patient is a 9-year-old female with a previously healthy condition. This time, the condition is: nuclear pain in the right chest! Swelling pain! The left side is normal! What could be the cause?History of Treatment and Effects: This symptom appeared last year (pain in both chest sides, but no swelling!) and disappeared after a period of time! This year, it's only on one side!
Desired Help: How can this be treated effectively?
Doctor's answer:
Hello. Generally speaking, at the age of puberty, small hard lumps can appear in patients like this. However, considering the patient's age, it is recommended to have a breast ultrasound at the hospital to observe the condition of the glandular layer directly. This is more common in girls aged 7-8, and occurs in a few cases in children aged 2-3. The current cause is unclear. It is characterized by a round, flattened mass appearing under the nipple on one side, causing the breast to protrude with mild tenderness. When the lump reaches a diameter of 2-3 centimeters, it stops growing. At this time, the child's sex hormone levels are still within the normal range. The enlarged breast can subside on its own within about a year, requiring no treatment. However, it is important to closely monitor the size changes of the lump, avoid collisions, and do not rub it frequently. Biopsy or surgical removal of the breast lump should not be performed to avoid damaging the breast.