The fibroadenoma is the most common benign tumor of the female breast and occurs mainly between the ages of 20 and 40. It consists of glandular and connective tissue of the breast and thus belongs to the mixed tumors. The fibroadenoma occurs in about 30% of all women. The cause is assumed to be a … Fibroadenoma
Removal of a fibroadenoma A fibroadenoma is a benign change in the female breast. A development into a breast cancer is only described in very few individual cases. Therefore a removal of a fibroadenoma is generally not necessary. Nevertheless, there are some situations in which a removal can be considered. For example, it is rare … Removal of a fibroadenoma | Fibroadenoma
Rehabilitation Complete removal leads to immediate recovery. Incompletely removed fibroadenomas have a tendency to re-grow (recurrence tendency). The best prophylaxis is the self-examination of the woman. This should be done at least once a month, regardless of age. The best time for this is one week after the start of menstruation, because the breast is … Rehabilitation | Fibroadenoma
