For male breast nodules, surgery is generally recommended when the size exceeds how many millimeters?
Apr 12, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yu Xiaopeng
Introduction
For male breast nodules larger than 10 mm, surgery is recommended if the nodule is benign. However, surgery is not recommended if the nodule is malignant. Male breast nodules may be caused by fat necrosis, breast infection, or other conditions. When the nodule exceeds 10 mm in size and is confirmed to be a benign lesion, surgical removal is advised. Patients can seek treatment at a qualified medical institution through breast nodule excision surgery.
For male breast nodules larger than 10mm, surgery is recommended; however, if the nodule is malignant, surgery is generally not recommended.
1. Surgery recommended
Male breast nodules may be caused by fat necrosis, breast infections, or similar conditions. When the nodule is larger than 10mm and determined to be benign, surgical removal is advised. Patients can undergo breast nodule excision at a qualified medical facility. Although a 10mm breast nodule is not particularly large, early treatment is recommended to prevent progression to breast cancer.
2. Surgery not recommended
However, if the male breast nodule results from malignant conditions such as malignant tumors or cysts that have undergone malignant transformation, especially when there is evidence of malignant cell metastasis or spread, surgery is typically not advised. In such cases, men should receive treatments like targeted therapy, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy to suppress the invasion of malignant cells into other organs and tissues. Surgery may be reconsidered later based on individual response to these treatments and overall clinical condition.
It is recommended that male patients with breast nodules avoid excessive mental stress, maintain adequate sleep, follow medical advice for personal care, and abstain from smoking and alcohol during treatment.
