Fibroadenomas Flashcards
1
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what are fibroadenomas
A
benign, breast tumours made of glandular and stromal (connective) tissue
2
Q
when do fibroadenomas usually form
A
between the ages 15 and 35
3
Q
breast examination for fibroadenomas
A
firm, smooth, rubbery or hard and well defined shape
usually painless and moves easily
can change size (shrink or enlarge)
4
Q
when may fibroadenomas shrink
A
after menopause when the reproductive hormones decrease in levels
5
Q
investigations for suspected fibroadenomas
A
diagnostic mammography
breast ultrasound
fine needle aspiration
core needle biopsy
6
Q
treatment for fibroadenomas
A
may not require treatment
surgery; lumpectomy, cryoablation
