How Are Breast Nodule Grades Classified?
Breast nodules are a relatively common gynecological disease. In recent years, its incidence rate has been relatively high, and it carries a significant risk. That is to say, breast nodules have a certain possibility of canceration. Therefore, women must take this disease seriously. Once breast nodules appear, it is necessary to undergo timely examination and understand the grading criteria for breast nodules. So what are the grading criteria? Let's take a look at this aspect.
1. How to classify breast nodules
Breast nodules are classified from Category 0 to IVA. The Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) plays a significant role in standardizing breast imaging reports, reducing confusion in image description, and detecting the results of population screenings. BI-RADS Classification: Category 0: Other imaging exams are needed, such as ultrasound and MRI. Category I: Negative, no abnormalities found. Category II: Considered benign lesions. Breast fibroadenoma, multiple endocrine calcifications. Category III: Probably benign, short-term follow-up is recommended. The lesion should be stable or reduced in short-term (less than 6 months) follow-up to confirm. Category IV: Suspicious abnormalities, biopsy is needed for clarification. This type of lesion does not have characteristic morphological changes of breast cancer, but there is a possibility of malignancy. IVA: Lesions that require biopsy but have a low possibility of malignancy. If the biopsy or cytology is benign, routine follow-up or follow-up after half a year is recommended.
2. What are the main harms of breast nodules?
If effective treatment measures are not taken promptly for this disease, it can easily lead to breast cancer. Breast lump is the main basis for diagnosing breast disease. Most of them are multiple, with varying sizes, hard or tough texture, not adhering to the skin, and often have an irregular surface with a granular feeling when touched. The manifestation of breast pain is often unstable, which can be aggravated before menstruation, as well as during emotional changes, fatigue, and changes in weather. Some patients have nipple discharge, which is mostly clear and colorless, serous. If the discharge is yellow or bloody and the amount is large, it may be pathological and should be taken seriously enough to seek timely medical attention.
3. How to prevent breast nodules
Currently, there are no clear and effective preventive measures for breast nodules, but relevant prevention and control measures can be taken against high-risk factors for breast cancer, including reasonable diet and a healthy lifestyle. Encourage breastfeeding, quit smoking and drinking, and avoid long-term and large doses of oral contraceptives. If a patient has hereditary breast cancer, consideration can be given to undergoing relevant breast cancer susceptibility gene testing to clarify the situation and develop an individualized breast cancer screening plan. Preventive mastectomy may be considered if necessary.
