Diseases of the breast

A modern woman who cares about her beauty and health should undergo preventive examinations at a mammal at least once a year to exclude breast diseases. In addition, any changes in the breast should be an occasion for examination by a doctor. Since only the timely detection of problems can overcome the ailment.

Mastopathy combines pathological benign dyshormonal Diseases of the breast, which are characterized by the appearance of diffuse or nodular seals. It worries mostly women aged 20 to 30 years. There are diseases of the breast due to hormonal disorders and are often combined with gynecological problems - infertility, fibroids, menstrual irregularities and ovarian cysts.

Fibroadenoma is a tumor that arises from the fibrous tissue of the mammary glands. It occurs most often in the representatives of the beautiful half before the age of 30. Fibroadenoma on palpation is elastic and similar to a rubber ball, which has a clear contour and smooth surface. This education can be painful. Usually, the woman discovers fibroadenoma in self-examination.

The list of gynecological incidence of breast cancer is in the first place. Risk factors:

- The age. The age interval between 50 and 65 years is the most risky;

- condition of the reproductive system. At the risk of cancer, nulliparous, compared with those who had a pregnancy and gave birth to 25 years, are exposed.

Those women who gave birth before the age of 18 have much less chance of getting sick compared to those who had the first birth after 25 years. Abortions, especially those that occurred before the first birth, also provoke breast disease. In a group of women who have early enough menstrual periods (before 12 years) and, conversely, menopause comes late (after 55 years), the incidence increases by 2 times.

Breast cysts are pathological single or multiple cavities with liquid contents that form in the ducts. For a long time the disease can be completely asymptomatic, afterwards there is burning and soreness in the chest, which intensifies during menstruation and before it starts. It can develop suppuration and inflammation of the cystic cavity. The cyst rarely degenerates into breast cancer, but the risk of its occurrence is significantly increased. It often manifests itself with other dyshormonal pathologies in the genital area. Cysts of large size can change the shape of the breast.

This formation is formed due to the expansion of the gland duct, the accumulation of secretion in the formed cavity and the formation of fibrous capsules. The cyst is a cavity bounded by a connecting capsule filled with non-inflammatory fluid of oval, round or irregular shape. The size can vary within a few millimeters, and can reach up to 6 cm. Breast cysts are a symptom of cystic fibrosis mastopathy (diffuse or nodular).

Diagnosis of mammary gland diseases includes mammal examination, ultrasound diagnosis, mammography, puncture with cytological studies , as well as a blood test for hormones and tumor markers, consultation and examination of the endocrinologist.

Today, such modern ultrasound devices are used that allow to determine not only the state of organs, but also more accurately judge the presence of pathologies. Undoubtedly, such a survey is a safe and informative procedure in the diagnosis of breast disease.

Currently, ultrasound studies are conducted using digital ultrasound scanners of expert class. Based on their results, a conclusion is given and pictures that can be recorded on a CD.