Do breast cysts require surgery?

Breast cysts do not necessarily require surgery, depending on the size, symptoms, nature of the cyst, and whether it affects daily life or health. Most breast cysts are benign lesions. Small, asymptomatic, or non-worsening cysts usually do not require intervention, only regular checks; but if the cyst is large, painful or infected, or there is a suspected risk of malignancy, further treatment or even surgery may be required.

Breast cysts are usually benign lesions, which are mainly manifested as small fluid-filled vesicles in the breast, and are often related to fluctuations in hormone levels and breast hyperplasia. The causes include genetic factors, fatigue, stress or irregular diet, and physiological aspects are mostly related to high estrogen levels and increased sensitivity of breast tissue to hormones. In a few cases, secondary infection of the cyst or untimely treatment may cause symptoms such as pain, redness and swelling, which may affect the quality of life or health in severe cases. The nature can be determined by imaging examinations such as B-ultrasound and molybdenum target. If the image shows that the cyst is regular, has clear boundaries, and is liquid inside, it can usually be reviewed regularly without special treatment.

There are many options for breast cysts that need treatment. For those with small cysts or no symptoms, it is usually recommended to control the condition by changing lifestyle habits, reducing the intake of high-fat foods, avoiding strong tea and coffee, and maintaining a regular schedule to relieve hormone fluctuations; medium-sized cysts with tenderness can be relieved by puncture and fluid extraction, and the cyst fluid can be sent for examination to rule out infection or malignancy; again, if the cyst is large or recurrently proliferates, or even has the possibility of malignancy, minimally invasive surgery (such as ultrasound-guided resection or mammoscope surgery) can be considered for treatment. Each option has specific indications and needs to be selected under the guidance of a doctor.

For the management of breast cysts, regular self-examination and imaging examinations are particularly critical. Women over 40 should undergo mammography every year, maintain a healthy lifestyle, reduce staying up late and emotional stress, improve breast health awareness, and detect abnormalities early. Even if the cyst does not require surgery, its monitoring and management should not be neglected; if the breast lump rapidly increases, the pain worsens, or the cyst becomes infected or festers, you should seek medical attention immediately. Professional medical advice and patient treatment are important guarantees for maintaining breast health. At the same time, please believe that scientific and standardized treatment plans can help you better protect breast health and restore a safe and happy life.