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A member asked:
I have fibroadenoma of size 17*11 mm will it get dissolve on its own? i asked my doctor but he is saying that it ll grow with time. is it true?
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Doctor is right: Fibroadenoma ( proved by needle biopsy ), is a slowly growing benign tumor , rare malignant transformation is possible will not disappear on its own with out intervention , like surgery or deep freezing . You have choice observe or get it removed
Answered 9/2/2015
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