What does 4b mean on breast exam?

Cancer is considered to be the number one disease in humans, so its harm can also be called the number one harm. Among various human diseases, the one that people fear the most is cancer. When one person in a family has cancer, it can destroy the family. The poor biological characteristics of cancer cells, such as rapid cell division and uncontrolled growth, make it very difficult to treat. Radiotherapy, chemotherapy, surgery and molecular targeting are often used for the treatment of cancer. So is breast screening 4b cancer? What does breast screening 4b mean?

What does breast exam 4b mean?

Breast B-ultrasound 4b indicates that there is a disease in the breast, and its imaging diagnostic examination level is classified as 4b. The breast imaging diagnostic examination grade classification is a clinical assessment system for distinguishing the probability of malignant transformation of the disease. The probability of malignant transformation of grade 4b is between 10% and 50%. This proportion is very high, so in clinical medicine, once the B-ultrasound report is grade 4b, surgical treatment must be taken immediately. Depending on the specific situation, rapid pathological biopsy can be performed during surgery. If it is confirmed to be malignant, radical mastectomy of the breast may be required.

Generally, breast examinations based on B-ultrasound or mammography have an installment display, divided into stages zero to four. Stage IV may indicate abnormalities and the possibility of malignant disease cannot be completely ruled out, so a puncture biopsy is needed to confirm. Generally, 4A has a low possibility of malignant transformation, 4B has a medium possibility of malignant transformation, and 4c has a relatively high possibility of malignant transformation. Generally speaking, this is only a test result of imaging diagnosis, and the diagnosis must rely on pathological examination.

If a breast lump of unclear cause is found, and its characteristics are not yet clear, and if the breast lump appears faster during regular follow-up visits, or is accompanied by symptoms such as pain and discomfort, further treatment is required. The key is to perform a surgical puncture biopsy for pathological diagnosis. If the pathological findings after surgery are good, then simple removal of the lump is sufficient; if the pathological findings are malignant, breast cancer eradication may be required, and after surgery, auxiliary chemotherapy, radiotherapy and other comprehensive treatments may be needed.