Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign (noncancerous) tumor.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsFibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the breast and the most common breast tumor in women under age 30. Fibroadenomas are usually found as single lumps, but about 10 - 15% of women have several lumps that may affect both breasts.
Black women tend to develop fibroadenomas more often and at an earlier age than white women. The cause of fibroadenoma is not known.
SymptomsLumps may be:
They should have smooth, well-defined borders. They may grow in size, especially during pregnancy. Fibroadenomas often get smaller after menopause (if a woman is not taking hormone replacement therapy).
Signs and testsAfter a careful physical examination, one or both of the following tests are usually done to determine further information:
A biopsy is needed to get a definite diagnosis. Core needle biopsy is most often performed. For more information on the different types of breast biopsies see:
Note: Women in their teens or early 20s may not need a biopsy if the lump goes away on its own.
TreatmentA biopsy is needed to get a definite diagnosis. Women in their teens or early 20s may not need a biopsy if the lump goes away on its own.
If a biopsy indicates that the lump is a fibroadenoma, the lump may be left in place or removed, depending on the patient and the lump. If left in place, it may be watched over time with:
The lump may be surgically removed. The decision depends on the features of the lump and the patient's preferences.
Alternative treatments include removing the lump with a needle and destroying the lump without removing it (such as by freezing, in a process called cryoablation).
Expectations (prognosis)The outlook is excellent, although patients with fibroadenoma have a slightly higher risk of Breast cancer later in life. Lumps that are not removed should be checked regularly by physical exams and imaging tests, following the doctor's recommendations.
ComplicationsIf the lump is left in place and carefully watched, it may need to be removed at a later time if it changes, grows, or doesn't go away.
In very rare cases, the lump may be cancerous and you may need further treatment.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if:
Perform regular breast self-exams and undergo breast screening as recommended by your health care provider.
ReferencesIglehart JK, Smith BL. Diseases of the breast. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 34.
Valea FA, Katz VL. Breast diseases: diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 15.
Fibroadenoma of the breast is a noncancerous (benign) tumor.
Causes, incidence, and risk factorsFibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the breast and the most common breast tumor in women under age 30.
A fibroadenoma is made up of breast gland tissue and tissue that helps support the breast gland tissue.
Black women tend to develop fibroadenomas more often and at an earlier age than white women. The cause of fibroadenomas is not known.
SymptomsFibroadenomas are usually single lumps, but about 10 - 15% of women have several lumps that may affect both breasts.
Lumps may be:
They have smooth, well-defined borders. They may grow in size, especially during pregnancy. Fibroadenomas often get smaller after menopause (if a woman is not taking hormone replacement therapy).
Signs and testsAfter a physical examination, one or both of the following tests are usually done:
A core needle biopsy may be done to get a definite diagnosis. Women in their teens or early 20s may not need a biopsy if the lump goes away on its own or if the lump does not change over a long period of time.
For more information on the different types of breast biopsies, see:
TreatmentIf a biopsy shows that the lump is a fibroadenoma, the lump may be left in place or removed.
The decision to remove the lump is made by the patient and the surgeon. Reasons to have it removed include:
If the lump is not removed, your health care provider will watch to see if it changes or grows. This may be done using
Sometimes, the lump may be destroyed without removing it, using freezing. This is called cryoablation.
Expectations (prognosis)Women with fibroadenoma have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer later in life. Lumps that are not removed should be checked regularly by physical exams and imaging tests, following the doctor's recommendations.
ComplicationsIf the lump is left in place and carefully watched, it may need to be removed at a later time if it changes or grows.
In very rare cases, the lump may be cancer. You may need further treatment.
Calling your health care providerCall your health care provider if you have a lump that is thought to be a fibroadenoma and it grows or changes in any way.
ReferencesIglehart JK, Smith BL. Diseases of the breast. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 18th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 34.
Valea FA, Katz VL. Breast diseases: diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disease. In: Katz VL, Lentz GM, Lobo RA, Gershenson DM, eds. Comprehensive Gynecology. 5th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Mosby Elsevier; 2007:chap 15.
Miltenburg DM, Speights VO Jr. Benign breast disease. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2008;35:285-300.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 10/16/2011
David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc., Debra G. Wechter, MD, FACS, General Surgery practice specializing in breast cancer, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington.
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i had a large lump in my breast since i was 15 years old ( i am 21 now) i went to the doctor to finally check it out a month ago and found out that i had a benign tumor called fibroadenoma. It is non cancerous..you should go to your doctor to check it out
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