Patchy hypoechoic areas in the breast are a common finding on ultrasound and may be caused by breast hyperplasia or lesions in the breast tissue.
Many women experience breast tissue hyperplasia before menstruation due to changes in estrogen levels in the body, and ultrasound examination at this time will reveal a flaky hypoechoic area in the breast.
If there is a flaky hypoechoic area in the breast, it may also be seen in the early stage of breast fibroids or breast cancer, which will often be accompanied by breast lumps, breast pain and other uncomfortable symptoms.
In the ultrasound examination found in the breast flaky hypoechoic area, can be further pathology biopsy to clarify the nature of the tissue, for breast tissue lesions need to be considered as soon as possible surgical excision, usually also need to maintain a relaxed mood, so as to help breast health.