FreeMD® Breast Fibroadenoma: Definition

Breast Fibroadenoma

Definition

Definition

Common names:

Breast Fibroadenoma
Fibroadenoma of the Breast

A person with a fibroadenoma has a overgrowth of cells that form a lump in the breast. Fibroadenomas do not cause cancer. Breast fibroadenomas are the most common cause of lumps in the breast.

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Related Topics:

Benign breast disease
Breast fat necrosis
Breast lump
Breast pain
Fibrocystic breast disease
Intraductal papilloma
Women's health
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Last Updated: Dec 26, 2007 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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