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Describe the features of a breast fibroadenoma.?
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Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
General Surgery 36 years experience
"Rubbery" lump: Fibroadenomas are the most common breast tumor. They can be found as early as the teen years and are often estrogen-sensitive, growing in response to bcps or pregnancy. On examination, they often feel round-to-oval, well- defined, and rubbery. They also have a distinct appearance on ultrasound and mammography, but can be confused with cancers: when suspected, a (non-surgical) biopsy is indicated.
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The standard procedure for a suspected fibroadenoma is 6 month ultrasound follow-up for a total of 3 years, assuming stability. Alternatively, ultrasound guided needle biopsy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. While the above guidelines are fairly standard, every individual case is different, and management is based upon the patient and her doctors; the above guidelines are NOT for men.
Feb 12, 2012
A Verified Doctoranswered
21 years experience
Benign: The standard procedure for a suspected fibroadenoma is 6 month ultrasound follow-up for a total of 3 years, assuming stability. Alternatively, ultrasound guided needle biopsy can be performed to confirm the diagnosis. While the above guidelines are fairly standard, every individual case is different, and management is based upon the patient and her doctors; the above guidelines are not for men.
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Familiar tumor: They are benign, their presence indicates only a slightly greater lifetime risk of cancer, and we are detecting lots more by mammography. Even with a benign biopsy, if the mass is big enough to feel, tender, or annoying, and you are offered surgery, consider it.
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Familiar tumor: They are benign, their presence indicates only a slightly greater lifetime risk of cancer, and we are detecting lots more by mammography. Even with a benign biopsy, if the mass is big enough to feel, tender, or annoying, and you are offered surgery, consider it.
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