Is a breast nodule of 8mmx4mm big?

Is a breast nodule of 8mmx4mm big?

Breast nodules of 8mmx4mm are not large, but they need to be checked regularly to see if they are getting bigger. Breast nodules are generally benign diseases, and are common in mastitis, breast fibroadenoma, and ductal papilloma.

1. Mastitis: refers to inflammation of breast tissue caused by pathogen invasion. Clinically, it can manifest as local breast redness, swelling, fever, pain, obvious pain symptoms and local nodules. The pain can also be aggravated by touching. Some patients may also experience systemic infection symptoms such as high fever, chills, fatigue, and headaches. It is recommended to clean the local area regularly and stop breastfeeding. You can also take external antibiotic treatment according to the doctor's advice, such as erythromycin ointment, chlortetracycline hydrochloride ointment, mupirocin ointment, etc.

2. Breast fibroadenoma: As a benign breast disease, it can be seen as a painless mass of different sizes, smooth surface, clear boundaries, and no adhesion to surrounding tissues. The reason is related to the abnormal sensitivity of some breast tissues to estrogen, which leads to excessive proliferation. Breast nodules of 8mmx4mm generally have no related symptoms, and the nodules are not large. Patients can regularly review breast color Doppler ultrasound, or undergo surgical resection under the guidance of a doctor, such as fibroadenoma resection, minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation, minimally invasive fibroadenoma resection, etc.

3. Intraductal papilloma: Benign breast epithelial tumors in breast ducts may be related to estrogen stimulating breast duct expansion and ductal epithelial cell proliferation. Clinically, nipple discharge and local nodules are mainly formed. The breast nodules are 8mmx4mm and are generally asymptomatic. Patients should work and rest regularly, get enough sleep, have a balanced diet, exercise appropriately, and avoid emotions such as anxiety, depression, and excitement. If the tumor gradually increases, it is necessary to actively seek medical treatment, such as open tumor resection, breast nodule resection, and breast ductoscopy.

Patients are advised to maintain a happy mood and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. If breast nodules gradually increase in size, they should follow the doctor's advice and undergo surgery in time.