Thyrotoxic mastopathy

Thyroidal mastopathy is the most common form of mastopathy, which is also called “Velyamin disease”, named after the Russian gynecologist after whom the pathology was named. Unfortunately, few women consult doctors when this pathology appears, although it can lead to serious consequences such as cancer, bleeding and chest pain.

The cause of the pathology lies in endocrine disorders, mainly in increased levels of thyroid hormones. Women diagnosed with thyroid mastopathy may experience pain in the mammary glands, changes in their shape, and changes in the color of the nipple areola. Breasts may become larger

Thyroid mastopathy is a benign neoplasm in the breast in women. The name is derived from a Latin abbreviation indicating the main focus of the lesion - pathology of the thyroid gland (thyroid pathology).

It is also called Velyaminov’s disease in honor of a famous specialist, but this name has not taken root among ordinary people, since the disease itself practically does not occur. The exact etiological factor for the formation of the compaction has not yet been identified. Traditional medicine interprets it as a side effect of damage to the thyroid gland by benign or malignant tumors.

Mastopathy, as a disorder of mammary gland tissue due to endocrine disorders and hyperthyroidism, requires complex treatment and determination of the causes of the development of such disorders. In the future, such a pathology should alert older women or expectant mothers and rule out any subtle changes in the breasts. The disease is not a special case and is one of the forms of progression of thyroid disease. It does not require treatment if there are no symptoms. In persons with iodine deficiency, it is necessary to identify all concomitant disorders of the structure of the thyroid gland.

If any tumors occur in the breast, it is necessary to establish a diagnosis using ultrasound, and after clarifying it, undergo the necessary treatment - surgical or conservative. The final choice of combat tactics depends on