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Orange skin on the breasts, as well as other breast skin conditions, may be a symptom of breast cancer U other diseases. Read more to learn about some risk factors and what to do if you discovered this appearance in your breasts.
The orange peel It is the formation of small dimples that cause this appearance in different parts of the body. If it occurs in the breasts, the orange peel could be a symptom that speaks of the presence of a type of breast cancer known as inflammatory breast cancer.
This type of cancer may or may not be accompanied by lumps or tumor formation inside the breast, which may be palpable to the touch. Given this, know your breasts and self-examine them it will allow you to detect any abnormality that puts your health at risk.
Diagnostic
In order to be able to establish a Diagnostic Certero after identifying an orange peel on the breasts, it is essential to undergo medical examinations.
In the list below, you'll see that to confirm or rule out the presence of inflammatory breast cancer (or any other type), certain minimum criteria that have been established by experts must be met:
- Medical history or a history of breast cancer.
- Inflammation of the breast ducts that produce pain to the touch or redness, without being breast-feeding or pregnant.
- Presence of reddening which covers at least one third of the breast.
- Palpable abnormalities.
- Onset of any of the symptoms mentioned above within 2 to 6 months.
Orange peel and other symptoms of breast cancer
On the other hand, there are others symptoms that you should attend to if you have noticed the appearance of an orange peel on your breasts. Among them are:
- Changes in the structure of the breast, such as the size and shape of the breast or nipple, the presence of an inverted nipple, or the formation of sores on the nipple.
- Presence of nipple secretions abnormal, such as yellowish or reddish fluid, pus, or blood
- Dry skin on the breast, nipple, or areola, cracking or peeling
- Changes in breast temperature and redness
- Constant pain in the breast.
- Presence or formation of small balls in the breast or lumps that are sensitive to the touch.
Diagnostic tests
Now it's important to consider the diagnosis. If, in addition to noticing an orange peel on your breasts, you meet one or more of the criteria mentioned above, go to your specialist doctor so that he can perform an in-depth examination. If necessary, your doctor may recommend different types of Studies that make it possible to establish a diagnosis.
On the other hand, inflammatory breast cancer is rare or rare. That's why screening in a timely manner is crucial, and that's why consulting a health professional is of the utmost importance.
What types of tests can I do after identifying an orange peel on my breasts?
Medical specialists may perform one of the following tests. Each of them can reveal important findings about what's happening to your breasts:
- Ultrasound. It helps to delimit existing lesions, in case of dissemination or presence of edema (fluid) in the breast. It can be a great choice whether or not you have an orange peel on your breasts.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It is one of the most sensitive methods for detecting primary inflammatory breast cancer. However, the one who must decide if this study is the best for you is your specialist doctor.
- Tomography. This imaging study helps analyze tissue changes as well as functional changes that occur before anatomical transformations in the breast. It makes it possible to make a timely diagnosis of breast cancer.
- Mammography. Although it is the most popular study to detect breast cancer, in general the data that this study can provide does not allow an early diagnosis of inflammatory breast cancer to be established.
- Biopsy. This method will detect the type of cells that are present in the breast and breast tissues, the composition and response they face to any established treatment and their evolution.
Identifying an orange peel on your breasts is the first step toward the timely detection of breast cancer.
So observe, touch your breasts and consult a health professional.
What are the risk factors?
You should consider that there are several factors that are considered to be risk factors since they increase the chance of getting breast cancer. Among them are:
- Age: Women between 50 and 65 years of age are more likely to have some type of cancer.
- Family history: People close to you, such as your mom, sisters or daughters with developed or diagnosed breast cancer.
- Have a history of breast cancer, breast changes, or benign breast diseases
- Having been exposed to radiation.
- The continued use of hormone replacement therapy during menopause.
- Other factors such as being overweight or obese can also be a risk factor for developing breast cancer.
What will happen if breast cancer is diagnosed?
Receiving a cancer diagnosis means the start of a treatment. There are several types of treatment for breast cancer: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, therapy aimed at surgery, tumor removal or breast removal.
Each treatment consists of a different process and, depending on the type of cancer diagnosed, one or more treatments are recommended together to eradicate the presence of cancer cells or tumors in the breast.
Other factors to consider if you notice orange peel on your breasts
Remember that there is no specific type of breast or breast, due to the multiple sizes, shapes and characteristics. Each case requires very particular attention. However, there are hormonal changes which may represent, in most women, changes in the sensitivity and appearance of the breasts. These changes come from the menstrual period, pregnancy, breastfeeding, changes in our weight, hormone therapy, certain types of medications, and age.
Finally, if you present orange peel In your breasts or if you identify with any of these risk factors, it's important to form a habit that involves self-exploration or physical examination of your breasts and clinical review.
Having a regular checkup with your family doctor or gynecologist using tests such as mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, and others, will promote the early detection of any type of breast cancer.
References:
1.Definition of orange peel (cancer.gov)
3.Breast Changes (medlineplus.gov)
