Breast Fibroadenoma: What Women Need to Know

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Breast fibroadenoma is a benign tumor commonly found in young women, particularly those experiencing increased estrogen levels, such as teenagers and those on hormone therapy. While typically harmless and often resolving on their own, concerns arise for women over 39 years old regarding the necessity of a biopsy. Biopsies are performed to differentiate between benign and malignant lumps, with histological analysis used to examine cellular differences. Routine mammography is generally not recommended for women under 50, as the condition is rare in younger demographics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of breast fibroadenoma and its characteristics
  • Knowledge of estrogen's role in breast tissue changes
  • Familiarity with biopsy procedures and histological analysis
  • Awareness of breast cancer screening guidelines
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  • Research the implications of estrogen therapy on breast health
  • Learn about the biopsy process and its role in breast cancer diagnosis
  • Investigate current breast cancer screening recommendations for different age groups
  • Explore the histological techniques used in analyzing breast tissue samples
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Women seeking information on breast health, healthcare professionals involved in women's health, and individuals interested in understanding benign breast conditions and their management.

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What is a breast fibroadenoma at women?
 
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It's a benign tumour... pretty harmless...
 
Fibroadenoma occurs in young women; it is not a problem and is normally not treated.
It goes away on it's own. It is thought to be caused by increases in estrogen levels, it is most common in teenagers, and in young women on hormone therapy.
 
Oxygenne said:
you said in young women.
but what about a woman at 39 y o?

do you think a biopsy is good?
what are the risk in the case of biopsy?
Check with your doctor. We cannot give medical advice here.
 
Oxygenne said:
you said in young women.
but what about a woman at 39 y o?

do you think a biopsy is good?
what are the risk in the case of biopsy?

Breast cancer screening (mammography) is only offerred to women over 50...

It is unusual for younger women to get the condition and so it is not worthwhile routinely screening anyone younger...

If someone has a breast lump then GPs normally refer them to a one stop breast clinic... a biopsy is done to make sure that the lump is benign and not malignant... The tissue undergoes histological analysis (i.e. someone uses a microscope to look at the cells in the breast lump)... they can detect cellular difference between cells within benign lumps (fibroadenoma) or malignant tumours (breast cancer)... There is no risk in a biopsy...
 
Revenged said:
a biopsy is done to make sure that the lump is benign .
There is no risk in a biopsy...

I like this idea!
 

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