Mammary cysts are found in women of all ages. Active secretion of fluid occurs in the breast duct and lobular system (milk forming structures) even when lactation is not occurring. Cysts may form as a result of duct obstruction, usually by a keratin plug, or as a result of the involutional or aging process. Cysts may be solitary or multiple and 20 to 50 percent of women have breast cysts. Cysts usually appear as rounded densities on a mammogram. Cysts cannot be accurately diagnosed by mammography, as they cannot be distinguished from other well-defined masses.
This is the most common breast problem that women have; over 50% of adult females have it. This is most frequent in women of childbearing age, and primarily occurs between the ages of 30 and 50. When there is too much fluid in the breast, instead of moving it out of the breast, the lymph system stores it in small spaces, here and there. Eventually, fibrous tissue surrounds them and thickens, forming cysts. These cysts frequently swell just before the monthly, causing discomfort. <Read More>
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