What is the cause of benign breast calcification?

The breast calcification foci that people often talk about can also be called breast hyperplasia calcification. For women, the breast is a very important part. Many diseases may occur in this part, such as mastitis, breast cancer, etc. If benign breast calcification occurs, it means that it is not breast cancer. At this time, the patient should go to the hospital for a detailed breast examination, and the mental state must be adjusted. Many people do not know what benign breast calcification foci mean. Let's learn about it in detail below.

What is the cause of benign breast calcification?

It is mainly considered to be related to hormonal changes in the body, chronic inflammation, or even injury that leads to breast hyperplasia. At that time, there were benign breast nodules, and the inflammation was gradually absorbed, leading to calcification. Breast hyperplasia mainly manifests itself before menstruation, and there will be some breast pain and other feelings. It is recommended to go to the hospital regularly for breast color ultrasound or molybdenum target examination.

Calcifications are calcium deposits in the breast that can be detected on X-rays. Calcification foci in the breast can be large or small: large calcification foci are often benign breast lesions, such as aging of the internal mammary artery, old injuries, and inflammation. Benign calcification is generally caused by lack of nutrition and degeneration of local tissues. Since it is benign, there is no need to treat it. If you are unsure, you can check again.

This is generally a benign lesion, such as that which may be left over from mastitis, or calcification foci in breast hyperplasia. The nipple may also have calcifications due to material deposition. If you have pain symptoms, you can pay attention to your daily life routine. Get enough rest and take pain relief medication. If you have no symptoms, you can have regular checkups.

Calcifications are caused by calcium deposits, which can be deposited in lesions, such as tuberculosis foci. Generally, calcification foci do not have much significance. There is no special treatment. You only need to check the B-ultrasound every six months to a year to see if there are any changes. If there are no changes, no need to worry. If it is growing, further examination is needed, such as abdominal CT.

Benign calcification is generally caused by lack of nutrition and degeneration of local tissues. Since it is benign, there is no need to treat it. For women in their 40s, it is sufficient to monitor their breasts regularly and there is no need to worry too much.

Judging from the results of breast examination, there is a high possibility of breast nodules accompanied by cystic breast hyperplasia.

Guidance:

Because the breast nodule is large enough, fine needle aspiration cytology examination can be considered to clarify the nature of the nodule. Surgical resection is performed when necessary.