Three types of breast hypoechoic nodules

Category 3 hypoechoic breast nodules have relatively serious side effects, damaging the breast health of many women. During the onset period, the breast will be abnormal, accompanied by symptoms of swelling and pain, and will interfere with women's daily life. Therefore, female friends should be alert to this disease, actively seek treatment after the onset, and fully master the treatment strategies of the disease in daily life.

What do the three categories of low-echo breast nodules mean?

A low-echoic nodule in the breast usually indicates a real mass, which is then classified into 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 under B-ultrasound or molybdenum target examination based on its size, shape, boundary, material, whether it is thickened, whether the blood is rich and so on.

If it is Category 3 or below, generally more than 98% are considered to be good masses. If the mass is not large, this type of mass does not require special treatment, and regular color Doppler ultrasound or molybdenum scan follow-up is sufficient.

If it is classified as 4a or above, further testing and diagnosis are required.

Therefore, as long as the lump is not upgraded to Class 4a during the follow-up visit and there is no sign of continued growth, this type of lump can continue to be observed and no special treatment is required.

What should I do if I have a Category 3 hypoechoic breast nodule?

Category 3 of breast hypoechoic nodules generally refers to a description of the results of breast ultrasound examination, reminding that the imaging diagnostic level of breast hypoechoic nodules is classified into 3 categories, which are basically benign changes, with the probability of malignancy below 2% and the probability of good above 98%. Therefore, for type 3 breast hypoechoic nodules, close observation and follow-up of disease changes can be considered. Depending on the size of the lump, surgical treatment may be appropriate. Or a mammogram or MRI may be performed to further assess the condition.

After the onset of breast disease, close observation should be carried out, and the patient's condition should be followed up. If necessary, combined with the size of the patient's lump, surgical treatment should be considered as appropriate, or breast mammography and MRI examinations can be used to assist the treatment.

You can also use the Chinese medicine prescription Qingganhuo Kaiyu Decoction for treatment according to the patient's condition. The medicine composition includes wild ginseng, peony bark, angelica root, coix seed, fried gardenia, scutellaria, cooked rehmannia, Fritillaria flower, Chuanxiong, bupleurum, Poria, licorice, etc. Add cold water and soak it. The patient should use one dose per day, take the medicine twice a day. This prescription can play the role of clearing liver fire and relieving depression, dispersing blood and eliminating knots, effectively alleviate the patient's condition, and is conducive to the recovery of the breast. During the treatment period, you should also cooperate with the massage work, and pay attention to the adjustment of diet, and avoid all foods with severe stimulation.