Effect to remove Fibroadenoma

[Angelina112]

I am 21 years old.I have fibroademoma. They are 3 lumps, the largest one if 2.4 cm. What is the effect if i remove it with surgury and what is the use if i leave it?  I don't want to remove it with surgery coz i thought my breasts may have different growth stage means  that i make surgery may stop growth if the other one is growing.

[bhumi123]

Hi,
In case a fibroadenoma is diagnosed before the age of 35, a conservative approach with a follow-up every 6 months in order to detect any changes of the lesion is recommended. In cases of regression, the follow-up should continue until complete regression. If the fibroadenomas do not completely regress, or remain unchanged by the age of 35, they should be excised surgically. Fibroadenomas that become larger should be excised without delay. In patients with a family history of breast cancer, or known changes of complex fibroadenoma, an excisional biopsy is done.Ypu should discuss with your surgeon the above options and proceed accordingly.

[us_as87]

i want to know , what is the complication if i don't want to remove it

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
There are no complications associated with fibroadenoma except for a little change in size and tenderness during your menstrual periods. They flare up with OCP or HRT use. They are known to regress spontaneously in most cases post menopause.

[metalgirl70]

I have had a lump in my breast since I was 23 years old and a mammogram and ultrasound was done at that time and I was told not to worry about it.  They didn't tell me what it was, and I was so young I didn't ask any questions.

Now at the age of 37, that lump is still there, unchanged.  My current doctor is not worried and doesn't recommend removal.  Should it be removed?

[DrBhumikaMD]

Hi,
It is most probably a fibroadenoma. On your next visit to the doctor ask for a confirmed diagnosis. A fibroadenoma need not be removed unless it is very large and causing symptoms. Fibroadenoma usually starts to regress after menopause. Have you had a mammogram lately to see if there is any change in size and shape of the fibroadenoma.

[Paulaspantry]

I am a 39 yo female with a history of breast cysts.  I have had 3 aspirated and one solid one surgical removed which turned out to be benign.  Recently I had a mammogram and they found 3 fibroadenomas on one side an one atypical ductal hyperplasia nodule on the other side.  I plan on having the ADH removed but should I also push to have the fibroadenomas removed as well?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

What symptoms are you having? Are the fibroadenomas causing pain, pressure symptoms, etc?

Fibroadenomas are followed up with regular breast self examinations, periodic evaluation by your doctor and repeat investigations annually or 6 monthly, as advised by your doctor.

They are only removed surgically in case of pressure symptoms, pain, etc. They are known to otherwise regress spontaneously at menopause.

You could discuss this with your breast specialist in detail.

Let us know about how you are doing and what your breast specialist advises.

Hope this helps.

Regards.

[marj66]

hi,  I have a 2.7 cm fibroadenoma in my right breast.   I'm also having some pain in my breast, and it's now larger than my other breast. Should I be concerned.                     marj   nov. 30 2008

[fifi89]

i have already had a fibroadenoma removed then a few months after i had another two my doctor recommended having these out what i want to know is will i get more and how long does it take for these to be removed icant remember from last time.

[life524]

Hi,

Is there really no remedy for the fibroadenoma? No way to control them to grow & become bigger?
And will the enlarge of fibroadenoma due to pregnancy & breast feeding back to normal size after birth?

Really need your advise on this...

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