Fibroadenoma: a guide for junior clinicians

Sarah Hudson-Phillips, Gemma Graham, Kofi Cox and Wail Al Sarakbi
Fibroadenoma: a guide for junior clinicians
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Fibroadenoma is the most common cause of benign breast lumps and is typically seen in women under the age of 40 years. Fibroadenomas are classified as simple, complex, giant, myxoid or juvenile. They present as smooth, rubbery, mobile masses on palpation. Ultrasonographic and mammographic features typical of fibroadenomas include solid, round, well-circumscribed masses, with or without lobulated features. They are predominantly treated conservatively although clinical pathways recommend referral for triple assessment. Surgical intervention is indicated by the presence of one or more of the following features: the presence of symptoms, a diameter greater than 2 cm, rapid growth rate, complex features, disease recurrence or patient anxiety.

Read the full article here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36322437/ 

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