Fibroadenoma

Question 1

What is a general consideration for fibroadenoma?

Answer 1

Common benign neoplasm occurs most frequently in young women.
Usually within twenty years after puberty.
More frequent and occurs earlier in black women.
Usually discovered accidentally

Question 2

What are the signs and symptoms of fibroadenoma?

Answer 2

Round or ovoid
Rubbery
Discrete
Relatively movable
Non tender mass 1-5 cm in diameter

Question 3

How should fibroadenoma be treated?

Answer 3

Should be referred to general surgery
Excision may be necessary for rapidly growing adenoma
Larger than 3-4 cm
Rule out phyllodes tumor