Papillomas on the chest are a growth that causes discomfort from an aesthetic point of view, and also indicates that the virus is in the body. Such neoplasms should not be ignored, since they require competent and attentive treatment.
Causes
Factors that lead to a change in the hormonal level in the blood are observed:
- after abortion;
- with obesity;
- during menopause;
- at the time of puberty;
- with chorionepithelioma and uterine fibroids;
- after stress;
- at the time of pregnancy;
- with dysfunction and polycystic ovary.
The beginning of this disease is nodular or diffuse mastopathy. In the body, the milk ducts expand, in which the outgrowth of the epithelium begins to develop.
Types of Papillomas
There are two variants of such a disease, as well as a condition related to it.
1. Single - characterized by the presence of one seal near the nipple. At the time of the course of the disease, there are discharge, most often they are active.
2. Multiple - a large number of seals are observed, which are no longer accompanied by anything. In order for the papilloma on the nipple to be detected, a special study must be done.
3. Intraductal papillomatosis is the accumulation of a certain number of cells that collect inside the ducts of the mammary gland.
For diagnosis, mammography or biopsy is most often used. In the event of fluid leakage from the glands, smears must be taken for analysis.
Symptoms
Papilloma on the nipple is easily injured, as a result of which it irritates the mucous membrane. The main symptom of a tumor is discharge. They can be minimal, moderate or strong. They have a clear, milky white, yellowish, greenish or brown hue.
By palpation, the problem is easy to detect when the growth is significant and collects in the main duct of the gland. If the tumor has been damaged, then the temperature will likely rise, which will lead to weakness. You can also notice local changes, which consist in tightening and redness of the chest, painful sensations arise and purulent discharge may appear.
In case of detection of intraductal compaction, it is necessary to immediately consult a doctor, as this is a precancerous disease. The sooner the patient is helped, the greater the chance of a positive outcome in his problem.
Inflammation
In some cases, papilloma on the chest can be deformed, enlarged and inflamed. This all happens under the influence of factors:
- the use of hormones;
- severe stress;
- nervous shocks;
- genetic diseases.
Most often, this problem occurs after an injury. Touching or accidentally scratching a tumor, the patient can injure the epidermis. Through microcracks, microorganisms very often penetrate the skin, which cause inflammation. After this, papilloma on the chest can change shape and color. Sometimes itching, unpleasant odor, burning, and purulent discharge occur. Such seals must be removed, as there is an increased risk of malignancy.
Diagnostics
In order to recognize the presence of a disease, often only an external clinical picture is sufficient. It is possible to detect a violation at examinations by dermatovenerologists or gynecologists. To confirm the presence of the virus, it is enough to pass an analysis called "polymer chain reaction". It helps determine the presence of harmful particles in scrapings and smears from the mucous membranes of the cervix. If there is still a papilloma on the chest, then an additional targeted biopsy is performed. If there is at least one neoplasm, it must be removed.
Prevention
The main measure in maintaining one’s health is the woman’s careful attitude to herself.
It is necessary:
- regularly undergo examination by a gynecologist;
- after 35 years, do a mammogram every six months;
- timely treat inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs, as well as dishormonal diseases;
- regularly undergo examinations of the mammary glands, for the timely detection of various tumors;
- to refuse from bad habits.
It is noted that warts and papillomas on the chest, as well as other neoplasms, are markedly reduced in women who gave birth and breastfeeding.
Pregnancy
The occurrence of such a problem before a woman becomes a mother is most often formed due to a change in the hormonal background, as well as stretching of the skin. Most often, this is associated with a decrease in the activity of the immune system. Therefore, such seals can appear in the third trimester, as the woman's weight becomes more. At this moment, most often warts and papillomas begin to protrude on the neck, face, axillary zone, inguinal folds and chest area.
Sometimes such growths disappear after the woman gives birth. Therefore, if discomfort is not felt and the neoplasms are not injured, it is better to wait until the baby is born, and then raise the question of their removal. In case of inflammation, you need to contact any dermatologist, as this can be detrimental to the child.
Treatment
Treatment of breast papilloma in most cases is prompt. Such seals rarely disappear on their own. They are quite dangerous at the time of inflammation, because they can lead to cancer. Medical intervention is carried out only under intravenous general anesthesia. If the tumor is located in the central region of the gland, the nipple is preserved. In peripheral areas, sectoral resection is most often performed.
When the hardening is in the near-nasal region, a small incision is made along the edge of the areola to examine the milky passages. When an enlarged and altered duct is detected, it is excised along with all blood clots and neoplasms. If papilloma grows on the nipple, then it is carefully removed.
Most often, a laser or electrocoagulation is used for this.
Today, surgeons try to maintain the most aesthetic appearance during resection. For this, only cosmetic stitches are applied to the wound . After 7 days after the operation, they are removed. Thanks to such procedures, almost no visible traces remain at the site of intervention.
At the end of treatment, a histological examination is performed to confirm the benignness of the process and to make sure that the papilloma on the chest has completely disappeared. What to do if this is not so, and all the interventions performed did not help? In this case, chemo- and radiation therapy are connected.
When such a problem arises, it is very important not to self-medicate. Most often, patients use folk remedies. With early removal of the formation, its malignant degeneration can be avoided.