Fibroadenomas

Question 1

what are fibroadenomas

Answer 1

benign, breast tumours made of glandular and stromal (connective) tissue

Question 2

when do fibroadenomas usually form

Answer 2

between the ages 15 and 35

Question 3

breast examination for fibroadenomas

Answer 3

firm, smooth, rubbery or hard and well defined shape

usually painless and moves easily

can change size (shrink or enlarge)

Question 4

when may fibroadenomas shrink

Answer 4

after menopause when the reproductive hormones decrease in levels

Question 5

investigations for suspected fibroadenomas

Answer 5

diagnostic mammography

breast ultrasound

fine needle aspiration

core needle biopsy

Question 6

treatment for fibroadenomas

Answer 6

may not require treatment

surgery; lumpectomy, cryoablation