What is a fibroadenoma?
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Johns Hopkins Medicine answered:Fibroadenomas are solid, benign, meaning non-cancerous, breast tumors common in young women. They can increase in size during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
If you find a lump in your breast, you should consult your doctor or a breast specialist. You may need special diagnostic tests to determine if you have a fibroadenoma.
Fibroadenomas are solid, benign, meaning non-cancerous, breast tumors common in young women. They can increase in size during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you find a lump in your breast, you should consult your doctor or a breast specialist. You... More -
Healthwise answered:A fibroadenoma is a firm, noncancerous tumor of a gland, often found in the breast during a breast self-exam. It is round, painless, feels firm and rubbery, and can be easily moved around.
Fibroadenomas may occur as one lump or multiple lumps in the breast. They are most common in women in their late teens and early 20s and occur more frequently in black women.
A breast biopsy is sometimes used to tell the difference between a fibroadenoma and breast cancer.
A fibroadenoma is a firm, noncancerous tumor of a gland, often found in the breast during a breast self-exam. It is round, painless, feels firm and rubbery, and can be easily moved around. Fibroadenomas may occur as one lump or multiple lumps in... More
