Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Overview

Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease is a noncancerous breast condition where there are fibrocystic changes in the breast tissue. These changes in the breast are common among women.

Signs and Symptoms

Feeling of lumps in breast, Tenderness, Swelling, Worsening of symptoms like pain and swelling before period

Common Causes

Usually happens due to breast tissue response towards hormone produced by ovary

Risk Factors

Women age between 35 to 50 years, Hormonal changes, Premenopausal women, Hormone replacement therapy

Investigation Techniques

Mammogram, Ultrasound, Breast biopsy

Treatment and Prevention

Pain relievers, Hormonal therapy, Surgical excision, Aspiration of cyst

Generics

Danazol

Authorship

Written By

Dr Mohd Ramzdhan Bin Mohd Masdar

MD (Crimea State Medical University)

Reviewed By

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli

MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Information Updated on : Wed Feb 12 2020 16:04:04 GMT+0800 (Malaysia Time)

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