The difference between breast disease and breast disease

The main difference between breast disease and breast disease is the range of lesions. Breast diseases cover all breast tissue abnormalities such as skin lesions and fat necrosis. Breast diseases specifically refer to breast glands and related structural lesions such as mastitis and breast cancer. The two overlap in causes, symptoms, and treatments, but each has its own emphasis.

1. Anatomical differences:

The breast is an organ composed of skin, adipose tissue, fibrous connective tissue and mammary glands, and mammary glands specifically refer to glandular tissue and its duct system with secretory function. Breast disease may involve non-glandular structures such as areolar eczema and breast trauma, whereas breast disease is limited to glandular lesions such as intraductal papilloma and lobular hyperplasia.

2. Differences in causes:

Breast diseases are mostly related to changes in hormone levels. For example, excessive estrogen can easily induce breast hyperplasia.； The causes of breast diseases are more complex. Fat necrosis may be caused by trauma, while breast eczema is often related to allergies. Mastitis is a common bacterial infection during breastfeeding, while breast cellulitis can occur at any age.

3. Symptom characteristics:

Breast disease typically manifests as breast lumps accompanied by periodic pain that worsens before menstruation, and nipple discharge is mostly a single hole.； Breast skin lesions may cause itching and scaling, and fat necrosis may form painless induration. Dimple signs may appear in early stages of breast cancer, and Paget's disease of the breast may manifest as nipple erosion.

4. Diagnosis method:

Breast disease is mainly diagnosed through breast ultrasound, mammography or magnetic resonance examination, and core needle biopsy is performed when necessary.； Breast skin lesions require skin scraping or incisional biopsy, and fat necrosis can be identified by needle cytology. Breast ductography is suitable for patients with nipple discharge, and tuberculin test is required for breast tuberculosis.

3. Treatment differences:

Breast hyperplasia is mainly treated with traditional Chinese medicine such as Rupixiao, while breast cancer requires surgery combined with radiotherapy and chemotherapy.； Breast eczema requires topical corticosteroids, and breast abscess requires incision and drainage. Gynecomastia can be treated with tamoxifen, and breast skin cancer requires extensive excision and skin grafting.

It is recommended to perform a breast self-examination every month after menstruation and use fingertips to spirally palpate the entire breast and armpit area. Women over 40 years old should undergo combined breast ultrasound and mammography screening every year, and high-risk groups can do so as early as 35 years old. Avoid wearing tight underwear on a daily basis, keep your nipples clean during lactation to prevent mastitis, and seek medical attention promptly if you find any abnormalities such as nipple dents or orange peel-like skin changes. Pay attention to controlling animal fat intake in the diet, and supplementing appropriate amounts of vitamin E and selenium can help breast health.