Are the most frequent lesion found in the breast – also referred to as fibrocystic disease
Is a benign change of the breast tissue which indicates that these changes do not lead to cancer
Can be seen as cysts, fibrosis or changes to duct tissue.
Very common in women ages 30-50 and can be seen in over 50% of women
Symptoms:
- Breast lumps
- Pain
- Discomfort
- Severity can vary
Estrogen, Progesterone, prolactin and other hormones may be cause agent as well as excessive alcohol consumption.
Symptoms can alleviate on their own
Often women with fibrocystic breast changes are concerned regarding breast cancer
Symptoms of fibrocystic condition may be similar to that of breast cancer therefore additional test may be appropriate to rule out breast cancer.
