{"id":1391,"date":"2023-08-26T08:12:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T08:12:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.breastaware.gr\/?page_id=1391"},"modified":"2025-08-10T09:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T09:38:33","slug":"%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%81%cf%85%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b1%ce%b4%ce%ad%ce%bd%cf%89%cf%83%ce%b7","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.breastaware.gr\/en\/%cf%80%ce%b1%ce%b8%ce%ae%cf%83%ce%b5%ce%b9%cf%82\/%cf%83%ce%ba%ce%bb%ce%b7%cf%81%cf%85%ce%bd%cf%84%ce%b9%ce%ba%ce%ae-%ce%b1%ce%b4%ce%ad%ce%bd%cf%89%cf%83%ce%b7\/","title":{"rendered":"Sclerosing Adenosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1391\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1391-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1391-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-1391-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong>Sclerosing Adenosis of the Breast: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>sclerosing adenosis<\/strong> is one<strong> benign breast disease<\/strong>, where tissue grows excessively in a specific area, causing local hardening. It occurs most often in women aged <strong>30 to 45 years old<\/strong> and, although it is not malignant, it can mimic features of cancer on imaging tests.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Symptoms of Sclerosing Adenosis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In most cases, the <strong>sclerosing adenosis<\/strong> does not cause obvious symptoms and is diagnosed incidentally during a preventive check-up with <strong>mammogram.<\/strong> However, some women may feel a small, hard lump, while more rarely it may present <strong>located<\/strong> <strong>chest pain<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.breastaware.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u03941\u03b6_\u03a3\u039a\u039b\u0397\u03a1\u03a5\u039d\u03a4\u0399\u039a\u0397-\u0391\u0394\u0395\u039d\u03a9\u03a3\u0397-\u03ba\u03b5\u03af\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf-570x450-1-300x237.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"617\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.breastaware.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u03941\u03b6_\u03a3\u039a\u039b\u0397\u03a1\u03a5\u039d\u03a4\u0399\u039a\u0397-\u0391\u0394\u0395\u039d\u03a9\u03a3\u0397-\u03ba\u03b5\u03af\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf-570x450-1-300x237.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.breastaware.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/\u03941\u03b6_\u03a3\u039a\u039b\u0397\u03a1\u03a5\u039d\u03a4\u0399\u039a\u0397-\u0391\u0394\u0395\u039d\u03a9\u03a3\u0397-\u03ba\u03b5\u03af\u03bc\u03b5\u03bd\u03bf-570x450-1.jpg 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 617px) 100vw, 617px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>How is the Diagnosis Made?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diagnosis primarily relies on imaging modalities such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Mammography,<\/strong> may reveal findings like microcalcifications or architectural distortion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Breast ultrasound,<\/strong> provides detailed imaging of the affected area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Because it can mimic radiological and ultrasound features of malignancy, the <strong>multimodal approach<\/strong> with a combination of mammography, ultrasound and MRI enhances diagnostic accuracy. Newer studies suggest the use <strong>artificial intelligence and automated ultrasound systems (ABVS)<\/strong> to improve diagnosis in difficult cases<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that in order to document the final diagnosis, it is necessary to <strong>breast biopsy<\/strong> (with a cutting needle or stereotactic).<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Treatment and Follow-up<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Since the <strong>histological examination<\/strong> confirms sclerosing adenosis as a benign condition, no further treatment is required. The only thing recommended is <strong>regular monitoring by a specialist mammologist<\/strong>, based on personal history and the proposed screening program.<\/p>\n<p>According to studies in large population groups, women with sclerosing adenoma show <strong>slightly increased relative risk for future development of breast cancer<\/strong>, especially if other risk factors or histological markers such as increased Ki-67 expression coexist. For this reason, systematic prevention and information are of crucial importance.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>At <strong>breastaware.gr<\/strong> You will find valid and complete information about all breast diseases, prevention tips and guidance for proper care of your health. Stay informed \u2013 knowledge saves lives!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bibliography:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Ma B, Wu G, Zhu H, et al. The Prediction Model of High-Frequency Ultrasound Combined with Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Scoring System Improved the Diagnosis of Sclerosing Adenosis and Early Breast Cancer<i>.Breast Cancer (Dove Med Press)<\/i>. 2025 Feb 7;17:145-155.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Wang J, Zhang Y, Liu Y, et al. Value of multimodal imaging in the diagnosis of breast sclerosing adenosis associated with malignant lesions<br \/>\n<i>J Clin Ultrasound<\/i>. 2022 Nov;50(9):1369-1377.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Zhen Y, Wang H, Wang Q, et al. Ultrasound characteristics of sclerosing adenosis mimicking breast carcinoma. <i>Breast Cancer Res Treat<\/i>. 2020 Jul;182(2):357-364.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Times New Roman\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Winham SJ, Mehner C, Heinzen EP, et al. NanoString-based breast cancer risk prediction for women with sclerosing adenosis. <i>Breast Cancer Res Treat<\/i>. 2017 Nov;166(2):641-650.<\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769242&quot;:[65533,0],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;%1.&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Nassar A, Hoskin TL, Stallings-Mann ML, et al. 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