Fibroadenoma

A fibroadenoma is a

benign tumor

that can develop in the breast from milk-producing glands.
Fibroadenomas do not usually cause any complications.
Symptoms

Breast mass

  • In both breasts, One breast

  • Restrict within limits

  • Changes in size during pregnancy or menstrual cycle

  • Rubbery

  • Fluctuance

  • Solitary, Multiple

or Breast swelling

  • Changes in size during pregnancy or menstrual cycle

  • Movable, compressible and feels like there is a liquid inside

  • One breast, In both breasts

common

Hard breast

Breast pain

  • One breast, In both breasts

  • Occurs or worsen during pregnancy or menstrual cycle

or Breast sore to the touch

  • One breast, Both breasts

Risk factors

Pregnancy

Use of estrogen hormone medication

Treatment
In many cases, fibroadenomas require no treatment and can shrink or disappear on their own. However, there is always the surgical removal option if the patient would like to.
Recommended specialist

If you have Fibroadenoma, then a visit to a breast surgeon is recommended.

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