With the growing awareness of health and the gradual popularization of breast self-examination, many women often unintentionally find a lump in their breast and panic: what should I do? Should we go for examination? Could it be cancer? So, for young women, what are the common causes of breast lumps? Let’s take a look at them one by one: 1. Fibroadenoma This is the “frequent visitor” of breast lumps in young women. Studies have shown that 70% of young women have lumps of fibroadenoma, and 10% of women will suffer from the disease in their lifetime. It can occur at any age after puberty, with the most common being between the ages of 18 and 25.
It is most common between the ages of 18 and 25. The mass is usually oval in shape, with a smooth surface, hard texture and clear borders. Its etiology is not fully understood, but in general, it is associated with hormonal imbalances and the effects of medications. In this type of women, often the lump can be moved when they feel it in the shower, and there are no other symptoms. And in fact, the possibility of fibroadenoma becoming cancerous is very low, according to statistics, the cancer rate is only 0.038%-0.125%, which is basically negligible. Therefore, if you suffer from fibroadenoma, don’t be overly nervous, just follow up regularly. Lobular hyperplasia is the most common breast disease, with an incidence of 22.38%, accounting for 75% of all breast diseases. Patients often come to the clinic because of breast pain, and some are also able to feel a thickened area in the breast. These symptoms are often associated with the menstrual cycle. Strictly speaking, simple lobular enlargement is not a “disease”, but rather a normal change in the process of breast development and rejuvenation. Before menstruation, with the increase of estrogen, the interstitial breast edema, while the lobules increase, causing breast swelling and even nodules; after the onset of menstruation, estrogen levels decrease, the above symptoms will then subside, which is a normal physiological phenomenon. 3, cystic hyperplasia of the breast Cystic hyperplasia of the breast is after the lobular hyperplasia of the breast, the breast tissue appears ductal expansion or even cystic expansion, so called cystic hyperplasia of the breast. This disease is usually found in middle-aged women. The breast may be mildly swollen and painful, accompanied by a lump that increases significantly a few days before menstruation and is accompanied by pain, and after menstruation the lump shrinks and the pain disappears in a cyclical pattern. Studies have shown that simple breast enlargement does not increase the risk of breast cancer. However, if it is accompanied by atypical hyperplasia, extra attention should be paid to avoid the development of breast cancer. 4.Mastitis Just become a new mother, as a result, when breastfeeding, you find that your breasts are swollen and painful, the local skin of your breasts are red or even feel the lumps, and the mother may also have fever. The lumps felt in this case are most likely mastitis in action. About 1/3 of first-time mothers develop mastitis during the first month of breastfeeding. Acute mastitis occurs mainly due to milk stagnation and bacterial invasion. If these symptoms occur, you should seek medical attention and let your doctor rule out other diseases in addition to dealing with the inflammation. Breast cancer In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing year by year and has been ranked among the top malignant tumors among women. On average, one out of every eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Generally speaking, the incidence of breast cancer is lower in younger women compared to middle-aged and older women, but some studies have shown that the incidence of breast cancer in China is trending younger. Breast cancer often presents as a small, painless, single lump in the breast that is hard in texture, not smooth on the surface, and less clearly demarcated from the surrounding tissue. In addition to the lump, some patients also present with localized skin changes. For example, the skin of the breast may have a mild depression, like a “dimple”; or the skin may be edematous, thickened and enlarged like an “orange peel”, which is also an important sign of breast cancer. If the nipples suddenly appear sunken, asymmetrical, erosion of nipples, or even bloody overflow, special attention should be paid to further examination.