There is a movable round mass felt upon palpation in the right breast.
Apr 09, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Xiaopeng
Introduction
A movable spherical mass felt upon pressing the right breast may be caused by physiological or pathological factors. Pathological causes include cystic hyperplasia of the breast and mammary hyperplasia. Compared to physiological factors, these conditions are often accompanied by persistent breast fullness, tenderness, and other discomforts. After females enter puberty, the mammary nuclei within the breasts undergo secondary development.
A movable spherical mass felt upon pressing the right breast may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions such as cystic hyperplasia of the breast or mammary gland hyperplasia. Compared to physiological causes, patients with the aforementioned diseases often experience persistent breast fullness, tenderness, and other discomforts. The specific analysis is as follows:
1. Physiological Factors
After entering puberty, females undergo secondary development of the mammary buds, which gradually become harder and larger—normal physiological changes. Therefore, women in this age group may feel firm mammary tissue when touching their breasts, especially during menstruation. This is a normal physiological response and does not require special treatment.
2. Pathological Factors
1) Cystic Hyperplasia of the Breast
Cystic hyperplasia is a benign breast condition characterized by fibrocystic changes in breast cells and abnormal dilation of lactiferous ducts, eventually forming cysts of varying sizes. Patients may present with smooth, mobile masses within the breast and breast tenderness. Mild cases typically require only regular follow-up observation. For patients with significant symptoms, medications such as ibuprofen capsules, Lvpixiao capsules, or Rublock plaster may be used under medical guidance to promote blood circulation, resolve stasis, disperse nodules, and relieve pain.
2) Mammary Gland Hyperplasia
This condition leads to abnormal proliferation of breast tissue and ductal epithelial cells, resulting in abnormally growing tumor-like masses within the breast. These masses are often smooth and mobile. Mild cases can be managed through observation and follow-up. For severe cases, surgical options such as segmental mastectomy or total mastectomy may be considered based on a physician's recommendation.
Other conditions, including breast cancer, may also cause similar symptoms. If symptoms persist, early medical evaluation is recommended to determine the exact underlying cause, followed by appropriate symptomatic management.
