Management of Mastalgia.

Ayat ElSherif, Stephanie A Valente

Journal: The Surgical clinics of North America 2022;102(6):929-946

PMID: 36335929

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Abstract

Breast pain is a common symptom in most women during their lifetime, and many times is self-limited. Mastalgia is categorized into 3 main groups: cyclic, noncyclic and extramammary. A good history, examination and targeted imaging can help to delineate the underlying cause of mastalgia and therefore guide treatment options. Diet, medications, stress, hormonal fluctuations, and an ill-fitting bra can be contributing factors for physiologic causes of mastalgia. Breast cancer is rarely a cause but should be excluded. Reassurance, support, dietary changes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and occasionally hormonal medications are options to help with improving breast pain.

Address: Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.; Division of Breast Surgery, Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

DOI: 10.1016/j.suc.2022.06.001

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MeSH Terms: Female, Humans, Mastodynia, Breast Neoplasms, Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal