Enlarged Lymph Nodes: Lymphadenopathy, Lymphoma

A slightly enlarged lymph nodes (lymphadenopathy) in breast tissue can often benign and should not necessarily be touched. It is appropriate then - up to a certain size - a relatively typical findings in mammography. Palpable enlarged lymph nodes, for example, in the armpits, in May for the results of such an infection by the arm or hand. They also can occur in breast infection (see above and chapter "mastitis") or breast cancer. The majority of swollen lymph nodes is not dangerous.

If you have other symptoms such as fever, night sweats or weight loss unintentional accompany swollen lymph nodes, come certain infectious diseases, sometimes called a rare autoimmune disorder, malignant disease lymph nodes into consideration.

Malignant disease lymph nodes including a large number of diseases of the lymphatic system, which are collectively known as lymphoma or malignant lymphoma.

Diagnosis by striking the chest lymph nodes results in a clear imaging (mammography, ultrasound) of biopsy if other symptoms are not advised of the initial diagnostic steps other. This therapy is based on a definitive diagnosis. Is a radiologist ensure that Mammografieaufnahme shows lymph nodes of non-single suspicious, no further action in addition to the usual checks on the gynecologist is required. He will then decide on what level should, for example, occurs more mammograms.

Breast sarcoma

A sarcoma is a form more aggressive tumors. Sarcomas can grow quickly and are likely to return. You start from the connective tissue and histological very varied. There are some cases also links to malicious Vaianten Phyllodes tumor (see "other tumors"). After proper diagnosis of the biopsy and further research is certain, these tumors can be removed completely and with a greater margin of healthy tissue. Sometimes it is important to remove the breast. Further treatment should be determined if possible in interdisciplinary medical conference in certified breast center (for more information, see the chapter "Overview", under literature).