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fibroadenoma

fibroadenoma

Hi
i am 21 years old
4months ago, i did ultrasound and the doctor told me that i have one fibroadenoma in my left breast.
i just want to ask if i should remove it by surgery or keep it and if i want to know the advantage and the disadvantages of keeping it or removining it please
thank you
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Fibroadenomas are benign tumors and need no treatment. If the tumor grows and becomes a problem then it can be removed surgically. This is not usually recommended as any surgery carries with it some risk.  Regards ....
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