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Saw a show on tv and they mentioned something called breast fibroadenoma. what is that?

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Not cancer: A fibroadenoma is a benign lump in the breast. It has a firm feel to it, and is fairly common in the younger population.

Answered 3/7/2012

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Benign tumor: A fibroadenoma is a common benign breast tumor. They are generally firm, somewhat mobile, smooth walled, painless, and slow growing. The definitive diagnosis can only be made by pathologic study which requires either a biopsy or removal of the mass.

Answered 10/4/2016

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