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Should a breast fibroadenom of size 17*11 mm be removed or not?

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Your call: Fibroadenomas are benign. They never become cancerous. I personally have had a somewhat smaller one in my R breast since 1983. It is not necessary to have it removed, but many females do for their piece of mind.

Answered 8/29/2015

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No, fibroadenomas: are benign and do not need to be removed. However, if it is painful or bothersome, surgical excision is an option. But they don't turn into cancer.

Answered 11/6/2018

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Should a breast fibroadenom of size 17*11 mm be removed or not?

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