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Inno-tree: The most common benign tumor of youth<\/h2>\n
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Schematic representation of the breast anatomy: Fibroadenoma<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fibroadenomas are solid breast lumps that occur mostly in young women between 15 and 35 years of age. In general, fibroadenoma is not a dangerous lump, but we must recognize it, make a proper diagnosis and perform appropriate follow-up, lump biopsy or surgery when needed. On this page we will talk about the key features of this very common breast tumour.<\/p>\n

Can fibroadenoma cause breast cancer?<\/h2>\n

This is the first and most basic question every woman asks when she learns that she has a fibroadenoma in her breast. Properly diagnosed by biopsy and histological examination, fibroadenoma does not cause an increase in the chances of developing breast cancer. Just as much as a normal breast has a chance of developing cancer, a simple fibroadenoma does not.<\/p>\n

“And why have I heard of cases where fibroadenoma has caused cancer?”<\/h3>\n

If you have heard such stories, they are due to incomplete and incorrect diagnoses. Fortunately now, with the implementation of guided percutaneous biopsy as part of Triple Breast Screening, nothing is left to chance. This avoids almost all the unfortunate cases of misdiagnosis of another tumour as a simple fibroadenoma<\/p>\n

How do I know I have a fibroadenoma in my breast?<\/h2>\n

Fibroadenoma on breast self-examination:<\/h3>\n
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I found a lump on self-examination. What should I do?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It is very common for a woman to find a fibroadenoma on self-examination. She will feel a round or oval hard lump that will move with palpation.<\/p>\n

Fibroadenoma on clinical examination:<\/h3>\n

Then she should see her mammologist, who will investigate the finding clinically. In the specialized breast examination the breast surgeon will look for features that will give the impression of a benign lump located within the breast,without affecting the surrounding gland.<\/p>\n

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Breast surgeon discovers multiple breast fibroadenomas<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fibroadenoma on radiological examination:<\/h3>\n

Your mammologist will request the assistance of a radiologist with ultrasound and perhaps digital mammography, if your age allows (35 years and older).<\/p>\n

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Fibroadenoma on breast ultrasound and mammography<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Usually breast ultrasound is sufficient to give the impression of a fibroadenoma and to accurately determine the size of the lump. Many times fibroadenomas can also be seen on mammography. However, in this case, the greatest utility of mammography is to exclude the existence of a more serious pathology in the breast.<\/p>\n

Many times, on a breast MRI done to investigate another lump, a fibroadenoma is found by chance. Breast MRI usually clearly shows the benign features of the breast fibroadenoma.<\/p>\n

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How can we be sure that the lump is just a fibroadenoma?<\/h2>\n

The real answer is: “Only by biopsy and histological confirmation”. Clinical examination and breast imaging give us a good idea, but they are not absolute. The only conclusive proof is a biopsy of part of the tumor.<\/p>\n

Do all women need a biopsy on a breast lump – possible fibroadenoma?<\/h2>\n

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Women who do not necessarily need a biopsy of the lump:<\/h3>\n