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Breast lumps
Breast lumps are broadly categorized as
Fibroadenoma: They are the most common breast tumor in adolescent women but may occur in menopausal women aswell. Their incidence declines with increasing age, and, in general, they appear before the age of thirty years. Fibroadenomas are partially hormone-dependent and frequently regress after menopause.
Higher intake of fruits and vegetables, higher number of live births, use of oral contraceptives and moderate exercise are associated with lower frequency of fibroadenomas.
Excision of the lump is the cure.
Fibroadenosis- Fibroadenosis is diffuse lumpy feel of the breast which may be painful and tender. It usually affects both breasts. It may increase with periods . Treatment is usually bymedication. Rarely it requires a surgical treatment
Cancer/malignant of breast- it is one of the most common and also easily treatable cancer in women. It has a good outcome if detected early. It can be diagnosed by needle biopsy, Mammography and ultrasound. Early cancers are treated first by surgery followed by chemotherapy or radiotherapy or hormonal therapy alone or in combination. Late stages may first require chemotherapy followed by surgery.