What is Fibroadenoma?
Fibroadenoma is a form of tumor in the breast. It is the most common benign tumor among women. Breasts have different tissues, fibrous and glandular tissues being the ones responsible for the concentration of mass in breast. The size of fibroadenomas range from grain-size to marble or the most an egg-size.
Scientists have yet to prove the cause of fibroadenomas. Most clearly account genetics as one of the major causes. Women who develop breast lumps are mostly in their reproductive years - 20's to 30's. Most studies show that fibroadenomas are primarily affected by hormonal changes in a woman's body. They feel tender and swollen when you have your monthly period.
Detection and Treatment
Large lumps can easily be felt during breast examination. They appear to be round, painless and movable lumps once you feel them under your skin. However, smaller lumps, can only be detected by ultrasound. When fibroadenomas are seen through sonograms, they appear as black round objects with well-defined edges.
Normally, if the lumps are not so big, they are removed surgically under local anesthesia. While those that are considerably big can be removed under general anesthesia. Breast masses are subject to biopsy and laboratory test to further analyze them composition and to rule out the possible manifestation of cancer.
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| Lumps in the breast (credits to Google) |
Fibroadenoma is a form of tumor in the breast. It is the most common benign tumor among women. Breasts have different tissues, fibrous and glandular tissues being the ones responsible for the concentration of mass in breast. The size of fibroadenomas range from grain-size to marble or the most an egg-size.
Scientists have yet to prove the cause of fibroadenomas. Most clearly account genetics as one of the major causes. Women who develop breast lumps are mostly in their reproductive years - 20's to 30's. Most studies show that fibroadenomas are primarily affected by hormonal changes in a woman's body. They feel tender and swollen when you have your monthly period.
Detection and Treatment
Large lumps can easily be felt during breast examination. They appear to be round, painless and movable lumps once you feel them under your skin. However, smaller lumps, can only be detected by ultrasound. When fibroadenomas are seen through sonograms, they appear as black round objects with well-defined edges.
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| Breast Examination |
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| Fibroadenoma Ultrasound |
Normally, if the lumps are not so big, they are removed surgically under local anesthesia. While those that are considerably big can be removed under general anesthesia. Breast masses are subject to biopsy and laboratory test to further analyze them composition and to rule out the possible manifestation of cancer.
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| Fibroadenoma Surgery |
