Cyst is fluid building up inside the breast glands. Usually, it is microscopic cyst or too small to feel and can not be seen unless the tissue is looked at under the microscope. If fluid continues to build up, large cysts are formed. Therefore, the cysts usually become noticeable as a lump in the breast or are found during a routine screening mammogram.
In some patient, the examination under the microscope may reveal epithelial hyperplasia, which is just a harmless overgrowth of normal breast cells. Another finding, atypical hyperplasia, is an increase in breast cells that have started to look different from normal cells. The atypical form is associated with a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer later on.
Fibrocystic breast
In some patient, the examination under the microscope may reveal epithelial hyperplasia, which is just a harmless overgrowth of normal breast cells. Another finding, atypical hyperplasia, is an increase in breast cells that have started to look different from normal cells. The atypical form is associated with a slightly increased risk of developing breast cancer later on.
Fibrocystic breast