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Reconstructive Surgery (Expert Forum)
fibroadenoma
Answered by
Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS - sternal reconstruction, augmentation, face lifts, breast reconstruction, liposuction/body contouring, abdominoplasty, Breast reduction risks, breast reduction, skin care
cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of tulsa
Tulsa - OK
Questions in the Reconstructive Surgery Forum are being answered by Dr. Archibald Sanford Miller III, MD,FACS, the Associate Professor at the University of Oklahoma School of Medicine.
Doctor's Answer
by Archibald S Miller III, MD,FACS, Jul 11, 2009 05:30PM
, Jul 11, 2009 05:30PMTo: grazel
There is no direct cause for this problem. The only definitive treatment is surgical removal. There is no food that will stop it, or make it better. Some recommend caffiene free diets for people who have fibrocystic disease, not related to fibroadenomas.
arch s miller ms md facs
arch s miller ms md facs
Member Comments (3)
by Mal55, Aug 13, 2009 09:10PM
To: Archibold S Miller III, MD, FACS
I am 20 years old and white. My gynecologist found abnormal masses and lumps in my breast and referred me to the radiologist for an ultrasound. Fibrocystic breast disease runs in my family. I assumed that's all it was. The radiologist found 8 fibroadenomas. 3 of the tumors are 3 cm in diameter. I know that they are benign tumors. My issue is not that. I was referred to a breast surgeon specialist. My appointment is soon and I will be having another ultrasound and biopsy done. If the biopsy shows benign, as the ultrasound, what are my options. My surgeon will tell me, I know. However, I would like other opinions. I am a small, very petite girl. My bra size is a 34 B. Should I really have them removed? Would monitoring be better for me? My issue is that if all 8 of these tumors are removed, will I even have any breast tissue anymore? Thank you for your time.
by Mal55, Aug 13, 2009 09:48PM
To: Archibold S Miller III, MD, FACS
I forgot one thing- there are 4 in each breast. Thanks again.
