Classification criteria for breast nodules

There are many symptoms of breast nodules. We classify them according to their symptoms. There are five levels in total. The treatment methods corresponding to each level are different, and different symptoms will appear. We should choose the treatment method according to its symptoms. When the mammary glands are asymmetrical, it is generally classified as grade 0, while breast hyperplasia is classified as grade 1. You can learn about its classification standards.

1. Breast nodule grading standards

1.1, Level 0: Certain changes require comparison with previous imaging data or further evaluation by other imaging examinations. It may be a pre-existing benign change, such as asymmetric changes in the bilateral breast glands.

1.2, Level 1: Negative. Breast imaging examinations show that the breast structure is clear and can be confidently judged as normal or normal. Common and multiple breast hyperplasia in women belongs to this category.

Grade 1.3 and 2: Benign lesions. Regular follow-up (e.g., once a year) is recommended. It includes definite benign breast masses, such as lipomas, simple cysts, definite benign calcifications, breast nodules with no obvious changes after multiple reexaminations, breast prostheses that have changed after surgery and have no obvious changes after multiple reexaminations, etc.

1.4, 3 levels: may be benign lesions, Meibolong Health House recommends: short-term follow-up (such as once every 3 to 6 months), the chance of malignancy is less than 2%. Refers to a solid oval mass with no malignant signs, such as breast fibroids.

Grade 1.5 and 4: Possibility of malignant lesions is considered and biopsy is required for confirmation. Grade 4 is further divided into three grades: a, b, and c. The risk of malignancy gradually increases, ranging from about 3% to 94%.

2. What are the main hazards of breast nodules?

2.1. Usually, women with breast nodules often experience clinical manifestations of breast tenderness and breast lumps, which change with the menstrual cycle.

2.2. Breast nodules can affect women’s self-confidence, emotions and marriage.

2.3. The so-called breast nodules are actually cystic hyperplasia of the breast. If effective treatment measures are not taken in time, this disease can easily cause breast cancer and cause concern to people.

2.4. Breast lumps are the main basis for diagnosing breast diseases. Most of them are multiple, with different sizes and hard or tough texture. The lumps are not adhered to the skin. The surface of the lumps is often not smooth and feels granular to the touch.

2.5. The symptoms of breast pain are often unstable. They may worsen before menstruation and often worsen when there are mood changes, fatigue, or weather changes. If the pain lasts for more than 3 months and affects your daily work and life, drug intervention is needed. It is recommended to eat less irritating foods, such as spicy food, strong tea, coffee, and cola.

2.6. Some patients have nipple discharge, which is mostly cool, colorless and serous. If the discharge is yellow or bloody and the amount is large, it may be pathological and should be taken seriously and you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in time.

3. What are the differences between breast nodules and breast hyperplasia?

Nodular hyperplasia of the breast refers to the proliferation of breast epithelial and fibrous tissue. The different types and clinical manifestations are:

Mammary nodules caused by liver depression and qi stagnation are breast swelling and pain before or during menstruation, which disappears with mood swings. Beaded nodules of varying sizes can be felt on one or both sides. Most of the lumps are the size of mung beans or in the shape of thick cords. The texture is tough but not hard, it can be moved when pressed, it is not adhered to deep tissues, the condition is unclear, the menstrual cycle is insufficient, the menstrual flow is heavy, there is chest tightness and heat, depression, irritability and irritability.

Breast nodules of Chong and Ren disharmony type are characterized by lumps in the breast, aggravated pain before or during menstruation, relief or disappearance after menstruation, frequent and delayed menstruation, mild menstrual pain, scanty menstrual flow, fatigue, weakness, sore waist and cold limbs, and chills in the lower abdomen. A few cases may develop into cancer if not treated for a long time.

The symptoms of breast hyperplasia are mostly breast swelling and dull pain. About 80% of patients suffering from breast hyperplasia will experience bilateral or unilateral breast pain, among which bilateral pain is the most common. The nature of pain can be divided into distending pain, stabbing pain, shooting pain, dull pain or tenderness.